[dsn_klr650] klr, tank drain

[Skip Faulkner]

> HI, > MY ENGINE FAIL YESTERDAY WHILE RIDING, TYPICAL > SYMPTOMS OF GASOLINE SHORTAGE, TANK WAS ALMOST FULL, I > GO ON RESERVE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BACK HOME, I > REMOVE BOTH HOSES I CAN NOT DRAIN THE TANK SO I CAN > DISASSEMBLE AND CHECK WHAT IS GOING ON. PLEASE I NEED > SOME ADVICE, THANKS > LUIS CASTRO > 91 KLR650A5,82 MONTESA 360H7,94 BMW K75,97 SUZ. RF900R

Luis, I recommend carrying a small plastic clip of some kind ( I use a small plastic hemostat) and neoprene hose that will fit on the vacuum port of your petcock. Put the neoprene hose on the vacuum port, suck on it, and while holding light suction, pinch the line with your clip and lock it. This is any easy way to drain your tank and comes in handy on the road in case a buddy needs fuel. Skip