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1982 Suzuki GS650L fuel leak

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Rode my first bike home 30 mins and then I ran out of fuel I either put it on prime after refueling or the previous owner had left it on that when he started it. I leaked most of the tank out. I recently opened the carbs and the parts all looked clean this leaves me to think it has to do with vacuum petcock. The previous owner said that this was a cheap one and I'm not sure if I should just buy an OEM or is the current one still useable?

https://imgur.com/0fXjGcW - petcock
I was also confused about this nipple on the carb. I don't remember if I removed a hose from here or not. Would this nipple connect hose to the petcock?Carb.jpg
 
?Would this nipple connect hose to the petcock??

yes, assuming you still have a vacuum style petcock . I?d worry about where this fuel leaked to.....open oil cap and give a sniff....smell like gas in there??
 
tom203 said:
?Would this nipple connect hose to the petcock??

yes, assuming you still have a vacuum style petcock . I?d worry about where this fuel leaked to.....open oil cap and give a sniff....smell like gas in there??
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Yes check the oil, a cheap petcock did the exact same to me and well, it can make your bike overheat if a good amount of gas gets in the oil.
 
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