Vacuume switch under fuel tank

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31 Mar 2014 17:46 #627289 by hotdogg
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I have a 1982 kz750 spectre and there is a vacuum activated switch under the fuel tank. Can anyone tell me what this is and can I get rid of it. Thank you
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31 Mar 2014 18:03 #627293 by Patton
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hotdogg wrote: I have a 1982 kz750 spectre and there is a vacuum activated switch under the fuel tank. Can anyone tell me what this is and can I get rid of it. Thank you


Vacuum operated petcock allows fuel flow in ON position or in RES position only when the engine is running, and always allows fuel flow when in PRI position (even when the engine isn't running).

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31 Mar 2014 18:24 - 31 Mar 2014 18:25 #627301 by martin_csr
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You can install a manual fuel valve, but you have to remember to switch it to OFF whenever the bike is parked... otherwise, you may get some carburetor overflow.

The bolt-hole spacing on your Spectre is probably 34mm. If so, here's a fuel valve topic with some options: KZR topic - Manual fuel valve option
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31 Mar 2014 18:39 #627307 by hotdogg
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That's not what I ment let me explain. On carbs 1 and 4 there is a vacume line coming off each one and the join together at a t. From their the linen goes to this switch bolted to the gram that goes to a big hose that connects to the air cleaner box. I don't know what it is
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31 Mar 2014 18:39 #627308 by hotdogg
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That's not what I ment let me explain. On carbs 1 and 4 there is a vacume line coming off each one and the join together at a t. From their the linen goes to this switch bolted to the gram that goes to a big hose that connects to the air cleaner box. I don't know what it is
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31 Mar 2014 18:41 #627310 by hotdogg
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Line and frame. Sorry about the spell check. I'm on my phone
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31 Mar 2014 19:00 #627317 by 650ed
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I think the switch in question is the "Valve Assembly, Air Switch" as shown below. Ed

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31 Mar 2014 19:02 #627319 by Patton
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The "clean air system" may easily be removed and discarded.



But watch out for a squadron of black helicopters with EPA marshals rappelling down toward you.

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31 Mar 2014 19:33 #627339 by hotdogg
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That's it!!! What would the purpose of the valve? Emissions or something?
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31 Mar 2014 19:37 #627341 by Patton
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31 Mar 2014 19:42 #627342 by hotdogg
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So pluging this will not harm the engine? More heat etc....
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31 Mar 2014 19:47 #627345 by Patton
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hotdogg wrote: So pluging this will not harm the engine? More heat etc....


No harm.
No extra heat.
No downside (except exhaust emissions).

Removes potential air leak sources.

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