Why does my Harley Davidson have a problem with the petcock?

Why does my Harley Davidson have a problem with the petcock?

I {Heart} Hookers. It sounds as if the in-tank filter is clogged. it’s a screen covering the petcock fuel tube that decides the level of the fuel for normal or reserve position driving. Not to say the petcock may have issues, but if not, simply pulling the petcock, cleaning the filter screen may solve the problem.

Is there a recall on the H-D vacuum petcock?

BUT there was a recall on those petcocks back a number of years ago and the dealerships had kits in the service depts. The parts counter didn’t have the kits but if you can find the recall kit number the service dept. might still have some. No rebuild kits for the H-D vacuum petcock that I know of.

How do you clean a Harley Davidson petcock?

Open the petcock putting it in the reserve position (to remove all the fuel). Then you have to apply a gentle vacuum to the vacuum port on the petcock. How you do this is up to you. I’ve attached a short rubber hose to a syringe and then to the petcock at which I draw a slight vacuum.

Is there a recall on a Harley Davidson?

By the way, those kits were free so depending on year and model of your bike you might qualify. It was a safety recall and those go forever I believe. By the way, those kits were free so depending on year and model of your bike you might qualify. It was a safety recall and those go forever I believe. Click to expand…

Is there a recall on the Harley Davidson Dyna?

The Harley-Davidson press release concerning the recall follows. MILWAUKEE (November 22, 2005) Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 model year Dyna series motorcycles built between June 9 and October 19, 2005. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall.

I {Heart} Hookers. It sounds as if the in-tank filter is clogged. it’s a screen covering the petcock fuel tube that decides the level of the fuel for normal or reserve position driving. Not to say the petcock may have issues, but if not, simply pulling the petcock, cleaning the filter screen may solve the problem.

When did the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide come out?

1993: The Dyna Low Rider and Dyna Wide Glide are introduced, the two among the most popular Dyna models throughout the frame’s 26 year production run. 1995: Until this year, all Dynas had a 32-degree front rake, but in 1995 a more responsive 28-degree rake was introduced to the sportier Dyna models.

BUT there was a recall on those petcocks back a number of years ago and the dealerships had kits in the service depts. The parts counter didn’t have the kits but if you can find the recall kit number the service dept. might still have some. No rebuild kits for the H-D vacuum petcock that I know of.

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