Draining out the gastank/carbs?

[thomasman]

How would i go about draining the gas tank?

I know there is a proper way of doing it but how would i go about this?


I would normally just hold the tank upside down into a bucket and just let it drain out LMAO >.<



also how would i drain out the carbs?? I've read that there is some sort of screw or bolt? Can anyone confirm this? and if so where can it be located?

i have a 95 600 kat by the way

[Black_peter]

The carbs have drain screws. The are located at the bottom of the bowls.
They face the side of the bike so if you're looking at the carbs from the side the heads are pointing at you. Two face one way two the other (left and right).
However keep in mind the gas will drain all over the engine. (unless 98+ have tubes??) So have rags handy.

Draining the tank can be a PIA. My suggestion (it is how I did it) is to tip the tank (off the bike) on its right side and remove the petcock. If you can sit the tank over a bucket (like it was sitting on the bike) it should all drain out. Rocking it side to side should get it all out.

Be careful..

[thomasman]

Alright thanks!!

[brooder]

Why remove the petcock? Just set it to PRI and it will drain. May not be quick, but it will happen.

Of course, if you need to remove the petcock anyway, BP's method is the way to go.

[whitecl0ver]

Why remove the petcock? Just set it to PRI and it will drain. May not be quick, but it will happen.

Of course, if you need to remove the petcock anyway, BP's method is the way to go.

Thats how i DID it....I just placed a bucket under the tank with it set on PRI and it wook 30 to 45 minutes to drain the whole tank...

[latenite]

sorry to revive an old thread, but i didnt wanna start a new one...

when i put my petcock on pri, the gas doesnt drain out...
i tried shaking it and opening the cap, i even let it sit for a while, but nothing happens. any suggestions?

[Newbie2it]

If your putting it on "Pri" and nothings coming out. Your petcocks got issues. Cyber has rebuild kits avaliable.

Either that or the screen ontop of the petcocks so totally blocked with sludge that its preventing anything to flow. In which case, you need to remove the petcock and clean the screen.

[latenite]

tahnks for the reply, i did some reading and its probably blocked with sludge as i have a rusted tank.

[Newbie2it]

Ok, then you definately need to address and fix the rust with something like Por-15 before putting that tank back on the bike, or else your just gonna screw up the carbs.

[latenite]

Already ordered some

[Newbie2it]

Indeed