Those 80s petcocks wrecked my life so many times as I knew nothing about how to use them correctly. I ended up going "modern" with fuel injection. Never knew bikes could pee themselves, after half of dozen times (all my fault) & 1800 bucks later I sold them. Thank you for the vlog, GREAT topic, nice Link! p.s. nice job keeping it rated PG

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

Everytime i watch one of your videos makes me have to work on my bike. 🤣 and i love it. 😁 keep em comin brotha.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 thanks man! I appreciate that!

Excellent explanation, well done. Just rebuilt the vacuum petcock on my old XJ600, it’s almost identical to the one on the DRZ. I’ll probably get a standard petcock when I pick up a DRZ.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Good shit as always buddy, thanks for including the part number for the aftermarket petcock in here

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

No problem. Hope it helps someone!

Thanks for the info! Ditching pulsing vacuum style in the near future.

@linksgarage1985

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

great break down Link !!! ill have to swap ours out when we get the bigger tank. hope you guys have a great weekend brother.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

You do the same! Get out and ride!

@mrsmel269

11 ай бұрын

def working on it brother ;-)

Thank you. Great content!

@linksgarage1985

6 ай бұрын

No problem!

Great info as always bro keep ripping

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate you watching!

@jamesmunroe8714

11 ай бұрын

Please don't forget if ya find out how to sell that cover for signal indicators and would be interested in a hat also

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

@@jamesmunroe8714 you have IG? You can message me @scottlink_l5p

Great informative vid as usual Scott. I must be lucky my 16 yr old petcock(which I check regularly by running the fuel line which goes to the carb into a jug for a couple of nights) does not leak a drop although I know that could change at any time.I do have on the shelf a DRZ400E petcock which gives you the same reserve as the stock one and will get round to fitting it at some point. Ride safe from the UK Martin

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it. Sometimes they last forever. Sometimes they leak within a year. It’s a crap shoot really. Thanks for watching Martin. Have a great weekend!

@artiexr222

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 and you buddy.

the drawback of less reserve fuel on the standard petcock, easily remedied by laying the 300 lb. bike on it's tank petcock side to refill the carb...got me out of trouble a couple of times or more with the oem petcock.

@linksgarage1985

7 күн бұрын

@@Gian-mh2uy that’s me a fact. Easy to do and it’ll give you some more miles!

@Gian-mh2uy

7 күн бұрын

yeah, thanks man, ordered 2 of the1pz petcocks, you saved me a ton of research!!! one for my sm, one for my s...

@linksgarage1985

7 күн бұрын

@@Gian-mh2uy hell yea!

Another quality video

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!!

Solid intel explained perfectly and delivered brilliantly. As you were explaining the fuel line routing and the choke interference issue I was noticing the fuel line clamps ,are those mini ty wraps ? They look slick and clean ,traditional clamps are bulky and awkward looking compared to what ever you are using. What's your secret?

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Yes sir! Those are zip ties. I always do that for extra security. Just to prevent hoses from popping off unexpectedly. I buy a bunch of different colors and tie them all off. There’s a shit ton of them on all those hoses on the banshee bike. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

@TRyanLearnBikes

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 Your attention to detail is impeccable Thanks for the tip .Cheers

Nice job! Yeah, you're probably right, on assuming that they designed it like that to prevent gas from spilling out, in the event of an accident. (Even though, it's only a 2 - 1/2 gallon tank) safety features, like putting the squeeze bar on the handle of these newest pushmowers. Ridiculous... My old 1950 Massy Ferguson 135', just has the old standard petcock.. you have to remember to shut it OFF. Just like remembering to park it in gear, and set the brake.. really difficult '. 😅. Now, for best performance and piece of mind, we have to go in and remove all that shit! Put it back the way that they used to be.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Yea. It’s like gas cans these days. So much crap on them you have to be a contortionist to get fuel out of the thing. Sheesh

Thanks Boss!!!

@linksgarage1985

Ай бұрын

Very welcome!

I couldn’t run my gas line the way that you did, it got crinkled up right off of the petcock. Same petcock and fuel line. I ended up having to go across the carb and back to get it to connect without crinkling up. Hopefully this doesn’t cause an issue.

@linksgarage1985

3 күн бұрын

@@phistry810 should be ok. I’ve seen people do that.

Do you have a video showing you taking out the TPS? Idk where it’s located or what it looks like. Thanks!

Where did you buy your gas line and filter from a auto parts store or did you order it from Amazon or what I saw a filter like you have on the Amazon I think maybe a K&N Filter are tusk filters I like that fuel line too it looks good on your bike and it'll look good on mine if I can find out where you got it

@linksgarage1985

Ай бұрын

It’s a K&N filter. And I got the filter and the fuel line from Amazon or EBay. I can’t remember

Thanks for the video! Any chance you know what fuel filter you’re running on that fuel hose?

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

It’s a K&N. K&N 81-0221 Sintered Porous... www.amazon.com/dp/B000E2AR70?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Great Video , where can I get the garburator vacuum plug and is there a part # for that blue plug ? My DRZ is making a lot of back fire when I shut off the tootle , maybe it is cause by the bike running lean since I did not plug the vacuum hose .

@linksgarage1985

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can get they vacuum plug at any auto parts store! You need that to be plugged off!

My DRZ vacuum operated one failed. Oil sump was full of fuel. I hope the motor isn't damaged. Waiting on new petcock.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Damnit man! Sorry to hear that. You could drain it all, fill it full of oil run it for a few minutes and then drain it all again and then refill one last time. That should get rid of any traces of fuel that might have got in bearing surfaces etc. good luck! And thanks for watching.

I know you're busy now with the GSXR, but i'd love you to do the Free Power Mod on the DRZ, no one else explains or shows things as clearly as your videos do!

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about that. I’ve had a lot of request for it. Maybe we will do that one in the near future! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

Hey man, first of all, thank you for that video. It helped me understand a lot of things as a beginner rider. Second, I have the stock petcock paired with the keihin fcr39 carb. My bike won’t run when the petcock is at the ON position and will stall on idle at the PRI position. From your video, I can understand that it has something to do with the vaccum of the petcock since there isnt any hose or vaccum block on the vaccum port. My question is, while I wait to buy a ON/OFF/RES petcock, what can I do to make my bike rideable? Block the vaccum port of the stock petcock? Thanks mate!

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

First of all, thanks for watching! I wrote an entire comment about the PRI position because I didn’t read that in your comment. Unfortunately, blocking off the vacuum port at the petcock won’t work. Because there is a diaphragm inside that works in vacuum and won’t let the fuel flow if there isnt any. I think you’re stuck until you get a standard petcock. You could maybe take the vacuum petcock apart and remove diaphragm inside if it’s like an emergency and you have to get home. But I really wouldn’t recommend it. My recommendation is to not ride it until you get the right petcock man.

@calebfafard6323

2 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985alright thanks, I just bought the 1pz petcock. I was wondering what fuel line kit you bought to replace the oem one? What diameter? On amazon, it only shows the exterior diameter of the output nipple in mm and the fuel line options from 1pz are either 1/4” or 3/8”

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

@@calebfafard6323 people asked me that a lot. Honestly, I don’t remember.

Awesome videos man. When your replacing the petcock, do you need to remove the gas tank? I imagine as soon as you unscrew the OEM one, gas will flow out everywhere all over the engine. Curious as to how you replaced it. Thanks man

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Yes. I have many videos showing that process. I keep the plastic fairings attached, and remove the whole thing as an assembly. And I flip the tank upside down on a 5 gallon bucket. Don’t lose any fuel either if your gas cap is good.

@Ourbrotherjune

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 Awesome, thanks man! I’ve watched almost every one of your vids on the DRZ-I have an S and have learned a lot. Also love the latest ride along vid

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

@@Ourbrotherjune thank you! I appreciate that. Thanks for coming back. 💪🏼

Thanks for all the help. Have you ever figured out the total cost of all the upgrades you've added to your bike?

@linksgarage1985

6 ай бұрын

Sure haven’t. Thanks for watching!

So we’re forced to delete the pair valve by getting a standard petcock right ? Just making just I understood correctly at the end you put a blue plug on the carb that went to the pair valve / carb ?

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

If you want to keep the pair valve, you can just cap or plug the line that goes to the petcock and keep the lines that go to the carb/ pair valve. But I just got rid of it all.

@MichelBakhos

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 thank you

Hey Link, at around the 8:25 mark on the video you can see the lines on the petcock going to the carb. It’s seems like you have a little fuel filter in the line. Is that a fuel filter? And if it is which one? Also do you think it’s a necessary “mod” for the DRZ400SM that helps protect the engine/carb/jets? It’s my only form of transportation and I wanna protect my baby the best I can

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Yes. It is a fuel filter. It’s super cheap insurance and peace of mind. Here’s the link. 💪🏼. K&N 81-0221 Sintered Porous... www.amazon.com/dp/B000E2AR70?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@ian3897

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 thanks bro. Much appreciated!

Do you need to turn the peacock to off at every stop or only when you’re parking it for awhile?

@linksgarage1985

6 күн бұрын

@@phistry810 I do.

What gas filter did you use? Mines keeps leaking from the bottom hose coming from the filter.

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

K&N

Isn't using the original vacuum operated petcock on prime mode the same as using your new petcock in the on position? Just curious about what the benefit is here. For the petcock that you are suggesting, You will need to turn your petcock off after each ride right?

@linksgarage1985

7 ай бұрын

It can still leak. And yes, you need to turn it off.

@pcmountaindog

7 ай бұрын

Valid question and the answer is yes. if you replace with a non-vacuum shut off, they you must shut it off ever time or a leaking needle valve seat in the carb will flood the engine. If the petcock vacuum switch fails just run it on PRI to get it home then replace it with the same type. That vacuum switch is there for a reason.

Do you shut the petcock off each time you park the bike? My understanding is if the float valve sticks and the petcock is left in the on position when you park the bike, gas will flood the cylinder. Remembering to turn it off and back on would seem to be the only drawback. That and the reduced reserve range. Switch to a standard petcock and removing the PAIR valve gets rid of all those vacuum lines and fittings which is nice.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

I do shut fuel off every time. But I’ve been doing that on my dirt bikes for 25 years. So it’s standard operation for me. And your understanding of the fuel/ float sticking, is spot on.

@theautobarber9403

3 ай бұрын

@linksgarage1985 to my understand the oem petcock on the drz400sm when shut the bike off leave it on the on position not res correct

@theautobarber9403

3 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985to my understanding on the drz400 when you get off you turn the petcock on the on position

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

@@theautobarber9403 keep in on position if you have factory petcock. If you have regular petcock, place in off position when not in use.

@theautobarber9403

3 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 thank you for your responses just subscribed !!!

What size of fuel hose did you use for the replacement?

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, I don’t remember. I think 1/4 inch? Forgive me

@tylernelson7995

10 ай бұрын

5/16 is factory size. 1/4 works just fine though. Extra snug 🤙🏻

So I’m going with her after market tank. So I’m not sure which pet cock go with. If I go with a standard do I have to delete that valve ?

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

Not sure on an aftermarket set up. But a standard petcock should work. And what valve are you asking about deleting?

What kind of fuel line is that? Does it hold up good?

@linksgarage1985

8 ай бұрын

This is what I used. Still holding up well. Max-Motorsports 4' x 1/4 ID (6.4mm) x 3/8 OD Fuel Hose Line Mx ATV Dirtbike (Clear Purple) 1/4in ID x 3/8in OD a.co/d/8IJandA

Where did you get the purple fuel line?

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Ordered it off Amazon

What kind of plastics do have on there brother ?

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

All stock except front fender. It’s a graphics kit. 💪🏼

Man I've got a question. I've got a 2014 drz400sm. I put the lower links on but I can't get the front to lower. I loosened the 8 bolts but it's not budging. What am I doing wrong.

@linksgarage1985

3 күн бұрын

@@davidlee5931 the front is only going to lower about a 1/2 inch before the girl tubes hit the bars.

@davidlee5931

3 күн бұрын

@linksgarage1985 it's got a rizer on it so I should be able to lower it about a inch and a half, but it's not moving.

@linksgarage1985

3 күн бұрын

@@davidlee5931 have you suspended the bike in the air and tried to pull the fork tubes out?

@davidlee5931

2 күн бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 no I didn't. I kinda thought if I left it on the ground the weight of the motorcycle would help.

heads up to everyone - this works but you need a smaller size fuel line and to delete the TPS to make it work.

@linksgarage1985

8 ай бұрын

Did you get the part linked in the video? The fuel line outlet will work if you loop it. Or does it face a different direction?

@WhosJohn

8 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 nah it’s the exact one - I kinda got it working now I see you took the TPS off to get it working and used a smaller fuel gauge than I was using. Gonna edit my original comment in a few.

@linksgarage1985

8 ай бұрын

@@WhosJohnyea. The tps was previously deleted. That may cause some interference. But it should work. Been running this set up, and I’m running factory Mikuni carb also.

@WhosJohn

8 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 What do I need to do to delete the TPS?

@linksgarage1985

8 ай бұрын

@@WhosJohn just unplug it. Bike will run just fine without it. (Should anyway)

This is great info. Why did you change yours? Was it leaking? I recently developed a issue with my 2021 SM where my choke dosent work. Can only start the bike and keep it running by giving it throttle. It idles by itself withthe choke off once warm. I wonder if the peacock vacuum could be related.

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

It’s a possibility. Sorry to hear that. I’d check for vacuum leaks!

I personally hate manual petcocks....you have to Remember to switch them On and Off, or get gas in your oil, cause Needles aren't really designed to withstand the pressure with the bike off. I guess for off-roading applications, simple is better, but for riding on the street in 15 years I've never had a vacuum petcock leave me stranded! But I also maintain my shit and make sure to visually inspect things often....if I have doubts, I rebuild or replace. But thanks for the informative video.

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! And for me, been riding dirt bikes for 25 years. So I’m used to flipping the switch. It’s automatic for me to turn the fuel on or off. Just like putting down the kick stand. To each their own. Appreciate you watching!

You should start leaving links in the description to the parts you use! Please!

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

I showed the part number. But yea. I could do better at that. This is it 1PZ SL1-P01 Upgraded Fuel Gas... www.amazon.com/dp/B08DNN4J7B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@OnlyDamp

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 yea I saw that too, I’m just so used to going to the description for the link. I’m used to being spoiled ig lol

Wait so if u have to put that spacer you run way less fuel on reserve

@linksgarage1985

8 ай бұрын

You have to use the spacer. But yes. This petcock by design has a smaller reserve. The overall fuel mileage per tank won’t change. You can just go longer before you hit reserve. And once reserve is engaged, it’s a shorter distance.

Where do I put the vacuum stopper on the carb

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

Where the vacuum line from the tank came off.

@GotusTotus

3 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 sorry, should have worded it better, do I also have to cap off the hose I took off the carb?

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

@@GotusTotus yes. If you are leaving pair valve hooked up, you’ll need to cap that end also. One cap on carb, one cap on ole plastic piece that goes to pair valve.

@GotusTotus

3 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 so where the hose goes from the pair valve to the carb and tank, I disconnected the plastic nozzle that has 2 connectors. Then I plugged it with a screw. Is that okay or should I just disconnect the entire hose and plug it straight on the pair valve? Sorry for being slow. Just bought a 2024 and really don’t want to screw it up. I assume plugging it straight at the valve would eliminate the need to keep that mess of hoses on the bike

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

@@GotusTotus all good man. This may help. But you are correct. You can get rid of all the hoses, cap it on the carb, and cap the hard pipe for the pair valve and you’ll be good. Check it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laesl6mMZbiucaQ.htmlsi=KmMT5PVuSANJskJ1

The gas in the oil problem is because of a leaking needle/float problem in the carb not the Petcock. Without a vacuum valve how does a manual petcock prevent this issue?

@linksgarage1985

7 ай бұрын

You are correct about the needle/ float. The manual petcock is more to prevent the potential of a diaphragm tear or failure. Preventing you from getting fuel. If the needle / float in the carb is bad, either petcock will have gas in the oil.

@94SexyStang

2 ай бұрын

Yes, manual petcock needs to be shut off when engine is shut off....needles can be over powered from gravity, and hence gas leak....seen it happened on many older motorcycles and my neighbors Old goldwing had a manual petcock for some stupid reason.

Hey, it's been like 8 years, since I rode motorcycles. Just picked up a 2023 Drz400sm and I've been having issues, where starting it up, it takes forever and I have to hold the ignition button, while it does, which makes me feel like, I'm gonna burn out my starter. Am I not setting the petcock right? Should I put it on prime, when I park it? I had 80's bike's, so I used to always shut the fuel off. I just filled it, for the first time, since the dealership and I used premium, just because I feel like, it'll make it run, smoother. Edit: I'm retarded. I forgot about the choke. Talk about, being a beginner, all over, again.

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

And do not put it on prime. Keep it on “On” prime lets the fuel flow all the time. Keep it on the on position. It’ll only pull fuel while it’s running because it’s vacuum operated. Congrats on the new bike, and welcome back to motorcycling!

@patricktrindal3810

3 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 Thank you!

please tell me yu went back to stock carb for the video purposes… smh . FCR replica gave yu issues ?!?

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

Swapped the carb a few weeks ago. For some reason it didn’t want to give me top end. Like 75mph was all it wanted. Tried every jet combo. Have tons of bottom end power and snap. Just lost it up top. Put the factory carb in, and smacked 104mph. I guess if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. A he one FCR would probably do the trick.

@Billy00Brayan

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 im devastated to hear that

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

@@Billy00Brayan 🤣. All good bro.

@Billy00Brayan

11 ай бұрын

@@linksgarage1985 im glad yu still loving yur bike 💪🏾

I ordered a manual petcock where did you get yours from

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

Link to part used in video description

@davidhoward8951

2 ай бұрын

You throw the box too quick before you can see the part number

@davidhoward8951

2 ай бұрын

1PZ X002LJO6OT WHERE TO BUY or it this # 1PZ SL1PO1

@linksgarage1985

2 ай бұрын

@@davidhoward8951 I put the actual link to buy it minute description in the video. Just click it. 💪🏼

@davidhoward8951

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I got the part number of snapshot at it

Hey would my DRZ cut off 10min into a highway ride due to a leaking petcock? My DRZ would run for about 10min on the highway then shut off. It would take a couple tries to start up again but it would start then cut off again after 10min. I noticed the petcock was leaking I hope this fix solves my problem. Thank you!

@linksgarage1985

3 ай бұрын

You could check it by switching it to PRI while you ride. It’ll get constant fuel that way. If you are on “ON” and it shuts off, it might be a vacuum issue. Something not capped off right. Just try the PRI mode and see if it changes anything.

Please fix your flags, they are backwards! uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim#

@linksgarage1985

11 ай бұрын

They are not. When I film facing me, it’s in reverse. Look closely. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸