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JackTheAlbatross · February 21st, 2019, 11:41 AM

Got my new petcock installed on the tank and it works great! Thanks for the heads-up about the cheap eBay models. I decided not to risk it and bought the exact same part they have when they come out the factory.

Honestly guys, I'm stumped. I tried to get it to turn over and for a second it ran.

Conditions:
Choke fully engaged
petcock in On position(tried res as well)
relatively fresh gas from early January
Carbs blessed by Ducatiman
Freshly charged battery
Bit of starter fluid

Results:
5 seconds of uninterrupted idle with white smoke coming from tailpipes(mostly from the right tailpipe). Died when I disengaged the choke.

Could it be an electrical issue? Spark issue?

Gas is definitely getting to the carbs now. When I pull the petcock valve off, I get a bit of gas dripping and it stops which is what I've read is a good sign.

February 21st, 2019, 11:41 AM	#30
JackTheAlbatross ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: Texas Join Date: Jan 2019 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Kawasaki 250r 2006 Posts: 22	Got my new petcock installed on the tank and it works great! Thanks for the heads-up about the cheap eBay models. I decided not to risk it and bought the exact same part they have when they come out the factory. Honestly guys, I'm stumped. I tried to get it to turn over and for a second it ran. Conditions: Choke fully engaged petcock in On position(tried res as well) relatively fresh gas from early January Carbs blessed by Ducatiman Freshly charged battery Bit of starter fluid Results: 5 seconds of uninterrupted idle with white smoke coming from tailpipes(mostly from the right tailpipe). Died when I disengaged the choke. Could it be an electrical issue? Spark issue? Gas is definitely getting to the carbs now. When I pull the petcock valve off, I get a bit of gas dripping and it stops which is what I've read is a good sign. Last futzed with by JackTheAlbatross; February 21st, 2019 at 02:07 PM.