fuel valve

[water boy]

Need help. I have a 97 standard that I love. But. Bought and rode about 8K last year and had trouble like it ran out of gas. After reading many posts it seemed like the fuel valve so I bought a kit and rebuilt it. now so far this spring it has left me stranded twice. Took it apart and could see nothing wrong. Would really like to keep it stock. Is there a supplier for complete kits ? I asked about one on E-bay but recieved no response. Thanks to all for helpin other areas as well as this one. W.B.

[Willow]

Check to be certain that you haven't a vacuum leak on the line going top the petcock. 

Check that your overflow tube is clear.  It needs that path to equalize pressure in the tank. 

[X Ring]

Chunk that piece of crap and buy a Pingel manual petcock.

Marty

[Blister]

Check to be certain that you haven't a vacuum leak on the line going top the petcock. 

Check that your overflow tube is clear.  It needs that path to equalize pressure in the tank. 

+1

[Fudd]

Also, check your fuel screen on top of the petcock.  Sometimes they come out with the petcock for inspection, sometimes you have to gently pull them out with needle nose pliers.

[water boy]

Screen was clean and vacuum and overflow tube are new. Thanks again, W.B.

[ryord]

I am having the same problem, In the process of a diagnosis. I have checked the vacuum line, the vent line is clear. I was using a tank bag and have removed it, It seems to happen more in the warm weather and at highway speed. The bike left me stranded one time, the other times which happen intermitently the bike has recovered when I put it on reserve. I suspect the OEM Petcock .

[keepinon]

I had this problem when I purchased my '97. Finally diagnosed it by letting it happen, then open the fuel cap, press in on the rubber gasket with your fingers and turn/remove the key. The cap will not close tightly, so have 1/2 tank of fuel or less. Mine ran fine with the cap open. Tho the vent tube looked fine, there was an obstruction several inches in that I couldn't see. Dirt daubers egg...

Really look for obstructions or a kink in the tank vent tube. If not there, this advise is worth what you paid for it.

Good luck. It's no fun not riding.