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New news on 97 Kanata problem
Well, first of all, I can't tell you how impressed I am with this forum. The help has been overwhelming and encouraging when I begin to lose faith. Not to mention, there is no mention of "stupid questions" from others from those like myself who are basically clueless when it comes to underneath of these beasts. Anyway...
I went to drain the oil and change the filter yesterday, getting ready to put on my new petcock assembly. (decided to put the extra dough in it now and not worry about the headache for awhile.) Well, as soon as I did, the smell of gas was overwhelming and the oil was so thinned out, it almost looked like straight gas coming out. Well, as I sat there for a minute waiting for it to finish draining, it seemed like it just pouring gas in a small steady stream. I shook the bike a bit to see if that would help it stop. It would stop for a second and start again, and finally (after a couple shakes) quit. Well, I didn't even get to the part of messing with the filter and just plugged it back and put in 3 quarts back in the engine. I told a few friends here at work, and they were like "oh boy, you've really got problems!" Just when I thought that I might have a shot at fixing this bike this weekend, I feel (once again) that my hope is diminishing.
A) Is it possible that the new petcock assembly will HELP to stop this problem?
B) Will doing the o ring replacement and carb cleaning help this problem?
C) Or, am I looking at some severe problems with this and need to go on and let the mechanics try to fix it and empty my wallet?
I am VERY discouraged by this, and all I want is to get it fixed right, and go for a nice ride. The sense of accomplishment was right there, and then I run into doubt again. As usual, all the help is extremely appreciated! THanks again everyone!
Frustrated Craig in KY
I went to drain the oil and change the filter yesterday, getting ready to put on my new petcock assembly. (decided to put the extra dough in it now and not worry about the headache for awhile.) Well, as soon as I did, the smell of gas was overwhelming and the oil was so thinned out, it almost looked like straight gas coming out. Well, as I sat there for a minute waiting for it to finish draining, it seemed like it just pouring gas in a small steady stream. I shook the bike a bit to see if that would help it stop. It would stop for a second and start again, and finally (after a couple shakes) quit. Well, I didn't even get to the part of messing with the filter and just plugged it back and put in 3 quarts back in the engine. I told a few friends here at work, and they were like "oh boy, you've really got problems!" Just when I thought that I might have a shot at fixing this bike this weekend, I feel (once again) that my hope is diminishing.
A) Is it possible that the new petcock assembly will HELP to stop this problem?
B) Will doing the o ring replacement and carb cleaning help this problem?
C) Or, am I looking at some severe problems with this and need to go on and let the mechanics try to fix it and empty my wallet?
I am VERY discouraged by this, and all I want is to get it fixed right, and go for a nice ride. The sense of accomplishment was right there, and then I run into doubt again. As usual, all the help is extremely appreciated! THanks again everyone!
Frustrated Craig in KY
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