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So I tried taking the whole petcock apart but there's a rubber gasket in there that's just messed up enough to allow fuel to flow no matter what.... it's just a drip when the engine's off but it's enough. Think I'm gonna just pick up this $12 fuel cut off valve for when the bike's sitting for now until I can get a new petcock for this, or a non-vacuum petcock. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/SnowRemoval/SnowthrowerAccessories/PRD~0603912P/Snowthrower+Universal+Fuel+Line+%26+Shut-Off+Valve+Kit.jsp?locale=en

lol! That's the truth... I've always wondered how they see with lights lighting up their face like that.

So before bed last night I checked on the bike...gas on the floor. Gah. So I took off the fuel line and clamped it up with some vice-grips then went to bed. Got up today and drained the gas into a gas can here (should have just done that last night) and got to taking her apart! Was trying to put it off...but, that's not going to happen. First things first. Took off the gas tank, and then the petcock to inspect. The diaphragm and springs and internals all look good, but there is one gasket that's under the knob that looks a little rough, and this gasket is the one that should be stopping the flow of fuel when it's in on position, but the bike is off. So.... I rotated the gasket and cleaned it up..hoping it'll work, and I'm going to test it out with a bit of gas in the tank. Next will be taking the carbs out to clean then, I bet my floats are stuck. Third will be installing a secondary fuel-cut off valve, this will "solve" the symptoms, but not the problem.

No problem, glad you enjoyed the video.

Yeah a little push button might work better but I just used what i had on hand...it's in there quite solid and even in a crash I doubt it would move from where it's mounted. Appreciate the concern though, you guys do care.

Well f you too! lol jk I don't find that rude. I find it rude when harley riders don't wave back at me though...even the middle finger would suffice.

I'll say welcome, but I don't know the answers to your questions.

Welcome to the forums! I'm new here too and have learned a lot already from the helpful folks.

Yeah most of them, but I do live out in the country...so even if I broke down on the side of the road it'd be good to have em! Red would be good but you can't ride with forward facing red lights here.

Not really at all, but they're mostly for fiddling around when I have the visor up, say putting gas in...checking tire pressure...whatever it may be.

And here's a tip... don't leave it on prime. The person I bought the bike from told me it was the "off" position.... so I kept it there when I wasn't using the bike, came out last week to find a pool of gas on the ground and in my cylinders, and oil.... it wasn't the only cause, but having it in prime allowed the gas to flow freely into the carbs, and the engine, and the oil...

So I was just browsing ebay last night and came across this helmet light mod for $60.... it had 2 LEDs, a switch, and a battery....all of which, I already have, so I got to wiring and modifying and this is what I came up with! Cost me a total of $5, and most of that cost was the battery. Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr Custom Motorcycle Helmet LED Mod by feliks.ca, on Flickr

Thanks buddy!

Yeah, you know about that corn field closed course too I see. As for track day - I'd totally be down for that, could always use more practice in a safe environment!

I hate rainy days.... but I had some footage from a beautiful dusk ride through the country outside of my town and thought I'd post it here, for anyone else having a rainy day!

Welcome to the forums!

It's with reluctance that I welcome you... Harley.

Welcome, but make a new thread with a proper introduction.

That was great...always nice to see people go out of their way to help another living creature in trouble! Now that baby calf can grow into a big cow and feel a whole village one day!

Great advice and tips, thanks guys! Got all of the stripes painted black that were purple and had to take some updated photos... Here she is! Black 1986 Yamaha FZ600 by feliks.ca, on Flickr Black 1986 Yamaha FZ600 by feliks.ca, on Flickr Black 1986 Yamaha FZ600 by feliks.ca, on Flickr

I posted the picture to my facebook, and my wife is purposely not "liking" it. lol

That's right! lol

That's why this was on a closed course, of course...

Interesting..never heard of such devices but I googled it and that makes sense...maybe I'll try that for the missing bolt! Thanks!

Welcome to the club!