Possible electrical issue

[alnmike]

Hah, I forgot; I checked my petcock and the screen was just pristine. I was told on here that the petcock might be my problem, but to go ahead and buy a new one anyway since the rebuild kits dont often work, so I have a brand new petcock on it. Oh, and the tank is also pristine.

My bike is generally pristine, theres no corroded bolts all over the place (the valve cover bolts were slightly rusted, nothing my impact driver didnt solve), very slight rust on the chassis (under the front seat mounting brackets). Its been driven around 8k miles when I bought it, and garaged since new it looks like. Only thing is its been dropped in the driveway (not me), ive screwed the paintjob on the tank taking it off so much (being an idiot and setting it upside down on concrete without cardboard), and there was an oil leak from the valve gasket (ive replaced with real gaskets), but havent cleaned up the oil, yet.

 

[tom203]

You used impact driver on cam cover bolts? I'm learning something new everyday! Anyways,your "pristine" new petcock means good fuel delivery down unkinked/unblocked fuel line- assuming tank cap vent is ok. Did you check to make sure carb vent lines ( between 1+2, also between 3+4 ) are clear and not blocked as they hang over airbox?

 

[alnmike]

Heh, well, I kinda used the carb vent hoses to empty my fuel tank when I took out my petcock, so they're clear. The main reason I got my impact driver was the carb screws were stripped. Now that I look back, I didnt use the driver on any valve cover bolts. I believe my tnak vent cap is venting since it leaks fuel when I turn the fuel tank upside down (accidently, got scratches on my tank, dammit).

Next week is get bike back to top shape goal time.

 

[tom203]

Wait a minute- I want to know how carb vent hoses can be used to empty fuel tank!