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    #1

    I was just thinking.....

    would it be wise to crimp the fuel line during non use periods on these Suzuki's with the petcocks that can't be shut off?

    Maybe sandwich the line between a couple washers and use some needle nose vise grips.

    Just an
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    #2
    A wise man would do just that and use a brake line lock type of clamp that will not crush the line.

    Eric

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      #3
      A really wise man would fix the petcock.
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          #5
          Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
          A really wise man would fix the petcock.
          Nothing wrong it.....in fact, it is brand new. I have just read posts about the fuel funneling into the engine, as they sit for long periods.

          Thought it might be a good preventitive.

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            #6
            A good working petcock won't leak so if it does you have issues or left it on prime.
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            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
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              #7
              Just after I get to the " I was just thinking " part chit falls apart and costs lots of money to redo...just sayin.
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              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Theres this really expensive Pingle inline vac operated shut off..

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                And this guys cheap one that probably works as well as the pingle and will leave you steak money....

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                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #9
                  Thats is if youve got an available vac port...
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    Remove fuel line from petcock, insert appropriate size bolt into said fuel line?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Frank Z. View Post
                      Remove fuel line from petcock, insert appropriate size bolt into said fuel line?
                      This comment has made me consider that I may not know exactly how this wonderful petcock, without a shut off performs.

                      If I yank the fuel line, won't gas come out? If not, I guess Frank's suggestion would be acceptable, unless the petcock fails, then you have a different problem of 5 gallons of fuel on your floor. Unless you run another line from the petcock to a gas container.

                      My thought of crimping the line seems to solve all possible issues.

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                        #12
                        If you have a functional vacuum-operated petcock, then pulling the fuel line will not leak any gas, save a few drops on the line side. The tank should leak nothing.

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                          #13
                          If the petcock is running properly, only the vacuum from the carbs will pull fuel from the tank in the On and Reserve positions.
                          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                          1981 GS550T - My First
                          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
                            If the petcock is running properly, only the vacuum from the carbs will pull fuel from the tank in the On and Reserve positions.
                            Close enough...
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