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tbone
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Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 01:30:09 PM »
The old xs850 tank has twin petcocks fitted, one feeds each side of the middle carb. Wanna fit a new, single tap tank, so, do i........
a) fit a t-piece in the fuel line and still have two inlets but from a single tap
b) run with a single feed to the carb and blank the other one
c) drill 3 holes in the tank and fit a second tap
(please say a
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Manky Monkey
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 01:33:02 PM »
I'd go with A, then if it doesn't work, you can try B or C.
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tbone
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 01:46:58 PM »
a ha thats logic at work, good job i didnt reveal option D tho.
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Manky Monkey
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 05:30:43 PM »
Bash it wiv a 'ammer?
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Firery Fred
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 06:51:52 PM »
Quote from: Manky Monkey on July 29, 2008, 05:30:43 PM
Bash it wiv a 'ammer?
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tbone
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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July 29, 2008, 07:05:02 PM »
close, option d) make sure the insurance is up to date, then turn the fuel tap on, drop a lit match n run
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TwistedPatience
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Re: Yam xs850 fuel query
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August 11, 2008, 04:50:32 PM »
I like option D.
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