Leaking & Difficult to Turn Fuel Petcock

[triplephatmx]

Hey all! Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but I did a search and didn't come up with much. My fuel petcock has been difficult to turn pretty much since the day I bought the bike. After only a month or so I was getting a small drip or two of fuel around the on\off\resv lever when turning the fuel on. Now it is much more than a drip and I am concerned. A buddy of mine has the same problem on his 520. Is there a known problem with these petcocks and is there a good fix beyond just replacing the o-ring, etc.? Has anyone had any success with an aftermarket or other manufacturer for a replacement petcock? I would love to have one that turned easier :whiner: Thanks!!

 

[Unknown Ctrl]

seems to be a problem with the 02's...my 300E does the same thing...

 

[KDX220rm]

Ask BIGLOU how he fixed his 01 KTM250exc petcock. His did the same thing.

My '00 250exc is hard to turn too, but it has never leaked.

 

[jc220]

'02' 250exc, same problem. let me know if you find a fix

 

[Huskyraca665]

If it is still leaking you can drain all the fuel out and take the petcock off, then you can use a old rubber tube and cut it to the size of the petcock. Put the nessesary holes in it and it should stop leaking!!!!!