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fierostetz · November 24th, 2012, 10:29 AM

My new to me 2003 250 had an issue that's new to me. The PO had it jetted waaaaay off. In the process of fixing I had to remove the tank - while pulling the fuel and vacuum lines the vacuum nipple on the petcock pulled right out, leaving me holding a piece of vacuum line with a brass tube in the end (the nipple) - never dealt with this before. I cleaned it up and used a press to press the brass tube back in, but it's got a really slow leak now (few drops a day). The leak isn't bad, but I prefer to keep everything in perfect condition. Any thoughts for repair? I tried searching but I must not be phrasing it right - I really doubt it's never happened to anyone before. Also, the PO removed the evap canister and left the tank vent line just open- bike smells strongly of gas ALL THE TIME from that vent line. I plug it, and bike runs like ass. Guessing the tanks got no other pressure relief- thoughts?

November 24th, 2012, 10:29 AM	#1
fierostetz ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: santa ana, ca Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): klr 650, fz1, nighthawk 750, dr650, ex250 Posts: 39	Vacuum nipple came off petcock - fix or replace petcock? My new to me 2003 250 had an issue that's new to me. The PO had it jetted waaaaay off. In the process of fixing I had to remove the tank - while pulling the fuel and vacuum lines the vacuum nipple on the petcock pulled right out, leaving me holding a piece of vacuum line with a brass tube in the end (the nipple) - never dealt with this before. I cleaned it up and used a press to press the brass tube back in, but it's got a really slow leak now (few drops a day). The leak isn't bad, but I prefer to keep everything in perfect condition. Any thoughts for repair? I tried searching but I must not be phrasing it right - I really doubt it's never happened to anyone before. Also, the PO removed the evap canister and left the tank vent line just open- bike smells strongly of gas ALL THE TIME from that vent line. I plug it, and bike runs like ass. Guessing the tanks got no other pressure relief- thoughts?