Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

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Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

15 Apr 2014 16:58 - 15 Apr 2014 16:59
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Folks,

I've had to replace the stock manual petcock with a vacuum one. I just checked my carbs and they don't have the port for the petcock.

Can I just run a line from one of the sync ports?

Thanks!
'77 KZ650B project
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Re: Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

15 Apr 2014 17:58
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Yes, that should work. It shouldn't matter which carb you chose because assuming the carbs are sync'ed all 4 vacuum ports will be pulling the same level of vacuum. Ed
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Re: Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

15 Apr 2014 18:00
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Cool, Thanks, I figured it'd be fine but I thought I'd double check.
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Re: Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

21 Apr 2014 15:06
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I would tie all four together-you need full vacuum to operate the petcock-Good Luck
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Re: Best port for petcock - '77 650B1

21 Apr 2014 15:15
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The stock setup is one vacuum port for the petcock.... one is all you need. :)
A typical problem w the vacuum petcocks is diaphragm failure or a diaphragm o-ring that needs replacing or doesn't seat properly.

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