Klr manual petcock

 · This is not true with a manual petcock, where fuel will continue to flow. Please keep this in mind when making your decision whether to keep it stock or go manual. Also, make note that the Raptor ON standpipe is shorter than the KLR, which will Reviews: 2.  · Both undesirable. Depending on which petcock you have for a replacement check the height of the fuel tubes that extend up into the tank. When I changed my KLR 6KLX SR over to Yamaha Raptor petcocks I needed to change the main fuel tubes from the old vacuum petcocks into Yamaha manual ones. This kit is only for installation on petcocks with an OFF position. It appears that some KLR petcocks have a prime position (PRI) instead; installing this kit on a petcock with no OFF position will prevent you from turning off the fuel at all. You must turn off the petcock if you are leaving your bike for an extended period, such as overnight. If you leave the petcock on and your float needle fails, you will wind up .

Both undesirable. Depending on which petcock you have for a replacement check the height of the fuel tubes that extend up into the tank. When I changed my KLR 6KLX SR over to Yamaha Raptor petcocks I needed to change the main fuel tubes from the old vacuum petcocks into Yamaha manual ones. The vacuum operated petcock opens immediately for full flow on the first stroke of the engine, so there is no difference in flow rates between the two petcocks. Leave the throttle closed so that full vacuum gets to the petcock diaphragm. Mine takes less than 7 seconds to fill and start with the throttle closed. If it is cold, use some choke/enricher. Manual Petcock, replaces factory vacuum petcock. Direct bolt on. Eliminate one more potential issue with the factory Kawasaki setup. This setup allows more fuel before reserve due to tube height, but less fuel available after reserve is reached. Total fuel is the same, of course. This petcock is on the left in the picture.

I don't like the KLR vacuum-operated petcock. I think it's a problem waiting to happen, and I got in the habit of reaching down and shutting. The line with the screw is the vacuum line from your carb, most likely. The original KLR petcock is vacuum actuated, i.e. it only flows with a. Gas Fuel Tank Petcock Valves For KAWASAKI KLR KLR KLRR Complete list of all available Kawasaki KLR Fuel Petcock's, Petcock Kits, Petcock.