running rough all of a sudden???

[Surfpilot]

Weird ? let's hope not. Does this bike still have a vacuum operated petcock ? #2 pipe not hot ?, maybe #2 plug fouled from petcock vacuum hose. Removing petcock and checking its filter was good thought, but did you check for correct petcock operation? It could be leaking fuel down vacuum hose, fouling #2 and worst slowly drizzling into crankcase. Check oil for signs/smells of gas.

Yes it still has the vacuum operated petcock. I had already checked the vacuum hose for fuel when the problem first occured...none. the fuel output doesn't leak either. But I just smelled the crankcase and it smells like fuel...guess I need a new petcock? Seems like there are varying opinions on whether to replace or rebuild, I tend toward the rebuild, unless it truly is a waste of time.

Just went out and checked the vacuum hose again, there is a very small amount of fuel in it. I swear there wasn't a few days ago when this problem came up.

[bellucci]

The rebuild kits don't seeem to work... Get a new one and live happily ever after... don't forget to change the oil...
Curt