Yes, just check the vacuum hose.

I know that the ON and RES hoses have black netting on them.  Does the vacuum hose have netting too?  I've only (briefly) seen the "innards" of one '01+ bike, and that was a couple years ago ... so I can't remember.

A hose that new shouldn't have splits, etc.  A kink or pinch would be more likely.  It's up to you - how thorough you want to be.

Ok looking around the petcock I was able to see one hose not connected to the petcock.  It's the connector towards the front of the petcock and looks like  1/4" hose.  The three others are bigger probably 5/16".  I followed the hose and it seemes like it goes pretty high up in the carb (I can't see exactly where because it's not visible).  I'm hoping this is the vacuum hose.  It seems cracked probably why it came off, also no clamp around.  If so what kind of tubing do I need?  Would any bike shop carry that size or auto store?  Does the thickness matter?  Thanks for all your help thus far?

Hey!  Progress! 

I haven't had to replace my vacuum hose, so I'm not sure about the diameters.

Is the current hose long enough that you could cut off the cracked part and reattach it?

I'll try it but I'll have to get a clamp.  Thanks

So I hooked up the "vent" hose went for a 15 mile ride (didn't want to go to far from home) and all was perfect.  The idle was high (3,000) so I lowered it to about 1700.  The bike ran flawlessly in the ON position of the petcock.  I guess I just need to make sure all hoses are attached.  At least I didn't take apart the engine just to see a hose not hooked up. :icon_lol:I'm very happy to be riding again.  Thanks to all who had some input into getting the bike running properly. (yahoo!!!)

FANTASTIC!!       

Good for you!

You were wise to not do anything drastic before trying all "less drastic" options.  Always think it through as far as you can before picking up a wrench.

All that's left is to reduce the idle so it's closer to the Suzuki-recommended 1200 RPM.  (When the engine is warm.)