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GeorgeRYoung · July 28th, 2012, 06:59 AM

If the float bowl tapping doesn't work, this might.

There may be a bit of junk stuck between the float needle and its seat.

With the petcock set to off, open the float drain bolt on the bottom, of course with a suitable length of tubing and container to catch the float bowl worth of gas. Then tighten the drain bolt.

If you're lucky, the gunk will get washed out by the fuel inrush when you turn the gas to on and run the engine.

July 28th, 2012, 06:59 AM	#3
GeorgeRYoung ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Ottawa, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109	If the float bowl tapping doesn't work, this might. There may be a bit of junk stuck between the float needle and its seat. With the petcock set to off, open the float drain bolt on the bottom, of course with a suitable length of tubing and container to catch the float bowl worth of gas. Then tighten the drain bolt. If you're lucky, the gunk will get washed out by the fuel inrush when you turn the gas to on and run the engine.