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DannoXYZ · September 9th, 2021, 10:29 AM

Yeah, petcock tends to stick and leak petrol into carbs on these bikes. Along with leaking float-valves and you've got hydrolock situation. I got 2nd 1985 parts bike that had "seized" engine for dirt-cheap. Turned out entire crankcase was filled with petrol, hence "seized" engine that won't crank and locks up rear-tyre when trying to bump-start.

I ended up rebuilding petcock & carbs on that bike and gave it to my brother!

September 9th, 2021, 10:29 AM	#15
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Yeah, petcock tends to stick and leak petrol into carbs on these bikes. Along with leaking float-valves and you've got hydrolock situation. I got 2nd 1985 parts bike that had "seized" engine for dirt-cheap. Turned out entire crankcase was filled with petrol, hence "seized" engine that won't crank and locks up rear-tyre when trying to bump-start. I ended up rebuilding petcock & carbs on that bike and gave it to my brother!