Fuel solenoid problem

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Fuel solenoid problem

1 year 5 months ago

#31702

Can you do away with the fuel solenoid on a 1979 z1300 a1

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Re: Fuel solenoid problem

1 year 5 months ago

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I've done it with my '80.
I removed the solenoid and replaced the fuel tank valve with a new vacuum valve.
This way you ensure that it remains closed when you stop the engine.

Remove a bolt from the intake manifold to connect the tube and create the vacuum line

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Re: Fuel solenoid problem

1 year 5 months ago

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For future reference.... which tap is that and is it a 'bolt on'?

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Re: Fuel solenoid problem

1 year 5 months ago - 1 year 5 months ago

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Bucko wrote:

For future reference.... which tap is that and is it a 'bolt on'?

Is from Suzuki parts.

For SUZUKI GS1100 GS1000 GS300 GS450 GS550 GS650 GS700 Petrol Fuel Tap Petcock

www.amazon.com/KIPA-GSXR1100-GSXR600W-44...-28A02/dp/B078XBZ5XX