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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: 1948man on July 09, 2011, 06:34:42 PM

Title: Petcock Operation
Post by: 1948man on July 09, 2011, 06:34:42 PM

Hi, new guy here with a 2000 1200 but no Owner's Manual.  I got a service manual CD off Ebay but can't find exactly what I'm looking for.  My question is, "Is there an OFF position on the petcock that should be used after each ride?"  My old GS 1100 has 3 positions,  ON,  RES, and PRIME.  I understand all those and just leave the petcock on ON all the time.  Is the Bandit petcock the same?  There is no OFF labeled on my Bandit petcock but I kind of wondered about the 9 o'clock position.  I'm probably over thinking this but just want to make sure I don't end up with gas in my oil.  I do have an Owner's manual on order.  Thanks,  Jim M

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: mwheat308 on July 09, 2011, 08:04:15 PM

 :welcome:
My 2000 has the factory petcock and has no off position. If yours is still a factory unit then there is no off position.
There are a bunch of nice people here, they have been a big help to me.
Lots of good reading on the Bandit here too.

Mike

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: 1948man on July 09, 2011, 08:23:23 PM

Thanks Mike.  I've got the factory petcock so I'll just leave it on the ON position (unless I need Prime or RES).

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: rider123 on July 11, 2011, 04:18:54 PM

You got it. There is a vacuum operated diaphram which releases the flow of fuel. It's not like those old style carbs with gravity feed.

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: canyonbreeze on July 12, 2011, 10:50:00 AM

The vacuum controls the on/off.  It's still gravity feed when on.

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: sandy klock on July 12, 2011, 05:18:27 PM

does anyone know where to get petcock rebuild kit?  k and L have one for $32.oo but must order.  has anyone replaced  sucky petcock with standard gravity type?

Title: Re: Petcock Operation
Post by: txbanditrydr on July 12, 2011, 05:52:38 PM

You might look into a Pingel petcock valve - lots of folk run those.