I believe vacuum petcock was designed to prevent fuel from flowing in the event of a accident where you can't stand the bike back up in a timely manor. You CAN get a petcock that also has PRI position in addition to the on/off and reserve. The PRI position is for prime and will bypass the vacuum. Not as inexpensive a solution as this kit but you'd get both the safety benefit AND the vacuum bypass option as well.
To be honest I didn't even know I had a vacuum system on my bike until a few months ago, but yes Eric this is such a simple upgrade that could eliminate failure in the future.
The vacuum also shuts off the fuel if the petcock is leaking. If your petcock is leaking - even in the off position - not only are you going to run the risk carburetor overflow but it could also run into your engine and into your engine oil.
Buy some gasoline resistant sealant from permatex and pull the stuff out and seal it. Permatex 13.99 but I wanted a tube. I like a bunch of gasket sealants in tubes. Two nipples if you need them but there you go. Good vid. It educated me
woohoo, my 15 minutes of fame 😁!.. my point was also that no bypass kit needed, plus I can easily share fuel or drain my tank.. Hope it works well for you too! 🤙
Great video man! I hate bikes that have that vacuum petcock. Not only does it end up not failing, but it's a form of laziness. Riding dirtbikes/quads you know to turn and run the gas out of the carb before your done riding.
See I didn’t get a notification! I had to physically go to your channel to find this! Was nice talking to you last night buddy. Sounds like a great upgrade. I’m not very mechanically inclined lol 😂.
Don't use red thread lock as it's permanent, and if you ever have to take it apart, you can break the small bolts. Use the blue thread locker, you will thank me later.....
I believe vacuum petcock was designed to prevent fuel from flowing in the event of a accident where you can't stand the bike back up in a timely manor. You CAN get a petcock that also has PRI position in addition to the on/off and reserve. The PRI position is for prime and will bypass the vacuum.
Not as inexpensive a solution as this kit but you'd get both the safety benefit AND the vacuum bypass option as well.
You make me feel like I can go out in my garage and start wrenching on my bike! Nice shout outs to Jason @ Mr. McStache and Craig @ SHHH Moto Travels
I'm glad you made this mod. A classic case of over engineering causing more problems later on down the road. Eric
To be honest I didn't even know I had a vacuum system on my bike until a few months ago, but yes Eric this is such a simple upgrade that could eliminate failure in the future.
The reason why the gas tank have it is because 6 gallons of gas is to much pressure to carburetor needle.
The vacuum also shuts off the fuel if the petcock is leaking. If your petcock is leaking - even in the off position - not only are you going to run the risk carburetor overflow but it could also run into your engine and into your engine oil.
Thanks for the shout out, timing is everything, unfortunately mine sucks lol. Great video
Well that's what the seeds are for haha
Buy some gasoline resistant sealant from permatex and pull the stuff out and seal it. Permatex 13.99 but I wanted a tube. I like a bunch of gasket sealants in tubes. Two nipples if you need them but there you go. Good vid. It educated me
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Thanks for the shout-out !!
Haha- FYI we pronounce it “tooke”
Cheers
woohoo, my 15 minutes of fame 😁!.. my point was also that no bypass kit needed, plus I can easily share fuel or drain my tank.. Hope it works well for you too! 🤙
👍🏼 I was worried that I would screw something up trying to customize it myself haha
That’s definitely a must modification. You explained the install and how it works very well. Great video 🤙💪💯
Yes Mr Mcstache!!!!!
Great video man! I hate bikes that have that vacuum petcock. Not only does it end up not failing, but it's a form of laziness. Riding dirtbikes/quads you know to turn and run the gas out of the carb before your done riding.
Craig is great guy!
See I didn’t get a notification! I had to physically go to your channel to find this! Was nice talking to you last night buddy. Sounds like a great upgrade. I’m not very mechanically inclined lol 😂.
Welcome back! haha... I noticed it does that on channels that I do not have the bell notification turned on with... even then sometimes it will not
Thanks for sharing. Something I’m considering as well. One less thing to be concerned about on my ‘08. 👍🏽
Thanks for watching! Defiantly, one less thing to fail on the bike.
Seems like a better way.
Are you even having fun without a modelo on the bench? 🤙🏻💪🏻
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That was awesome thank for this video
Glad you enjoyed it
Don't use red thread lock as it's permanent, and if you ever have to take it apart, you can break the small bolts. Use the blue thread locker, you will thank me later.....
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Or can it be covered by a plug?
The OEM needs a vacuum to have fuel flow.
Plug=no vacuum
This bypass is using for what.?.my bike petcock is leaking like a shower. When i start the engine.. How i fix it.
Check you lines, maybe a bad gasket inside the petcock
So, does the reserve valve still function?
Thank you.
Yes it does
So the vacuum is eliminated, but does that not impede flow?
Not at all, it opens flow… make sure to shut it to off at the end of the day.
Not that hard if someone needs a video they dont know much.