vapor lock, and more

[The Masons]

The manual petcock is only as good as the operator as I found out this 
morning.  I took the 1975 Honda XL 250 out last week to make sure it was 
running alright as I'm going to sell it.  This morning I went into the 
garage and noticed  a  strong aroma of gas.  I checked the Triumph nothing, 
then went to the Honda and found about a liter puddle of fuel under it.  The 
bike was dripping fuel from near the front sproket.  I turned off the 
petcock and the fuel leak stopped.  I wheeled the bike outside, careful not 
to create any sparks.
I turned the petcock back on and noticed the fuel was coming out the 
carburetor overflow/drain line.  This bike had sat for at lease a week 
before the needle valve decided to leak.   I don't remember moving the bike.
Fortunately the garage is not wired for electricity, I could have got one 
nasty surprize have I thrown on a light switch.

Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William K Denton" <wkdenton at verizon.net>
To: "Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion" <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: vapor lock, and more


> Permanent fix:  Pingel #6211-CH + adapter #A1602C.  Pricey, but much less 
> than a hydrolock repair.
>
> https://shop.pingelonline.com/iwwieb.pvx?;sc_step1
>
> Bill Denton
> Yardley, PA
> wkdenton at verizon.net
> Lazarus Cycleworks, LLC
> Breathing New Life into Old Bikes
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> For just the reason Ron described. No reason to take chances with 
> something that can go at any time , especially on a 15 YO bike. And 
> actually the bike I meant was the ZRX 1200, not the ZZR. I think someone 
> used the tap off teh ZRX before if I remember correctly.
>
>
> Ralph L. Angelo Jr.
> Author of "Help! they're all out to get me!
>
>