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Title: WTB: Fuel switch petcock with filter/res. tube attached.
Post by: dastardly_dog on July 28, 2011, 11:43:36 PM
I used compressed air on old one and blew right Through the filter material. :icon_neutral: Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: WTB: Fuel switch petcock with filter/res. tube attached.
Post by: werase643 on July 29, 2011, 09:02:39 AM
um,  in line fuel filter is cheaper and easier to work with.....
Title: Re: WTB: Fuel switch petcock with filter/res. tube attached.
Post by: zkbuck on July 29, 2011, 09:34:02 AM
Quote from: werase643 on July 29, 2011, 09:02:39 AM
um,  in line fuel filter is cheaper and easier to work with.....

I agree, and you can also get clear filters from bike bandit to see if you have a claug or not
Title: Re: WTB: Fuel switch petcock with filter/res. tube attached.
Post by: dastardly_dog on July 29, 2011, 01:52:23 PM
Quote from: werase643 on July 29, 2011, 09:02:39 AM
um,  in line fuel filter is cheaper and easier to work with.....


Thanks for the reply...Yeah, I know I have an in-line filter and it's great but, being a noob I want it for the reserve functions. I was an idiot and thought that I ruined a filter and so I through out the plastic piece. I have used milage in the past, but I would like to see exactly how far I can go on one tank of gas. :oops:
Title: Re: WTB: Fuel switch petcock with filter/res. tube attached.
Post by: adidasguy on July 29, 2011, 02:10:23 PM
The two tubes (one short and one long) should still be there. The plastic screen is there to help filter rust and things that fall into the gas tank when you're filling it (like bugs & dirt on the cap). That plastic screen is not mandatory, but good to have in the tank.

Should use a new o-ring gasket and the two that go on the bolts when you put it back on. If you don't have a fuel leak, then OK.