Carb Flooding and Manual Fuel Taps

[koko64]

Just got back from my local Briggs and Stratton Mower shop.

Been fitting easily accessible manual fuel taps to a range of makes and models that run carburettors over the last few years. At a glance I can think of Ducatis (2 x Supersports), Hondas (2 x VFR750s), 1 x Yamaha and at least 1 x Kawasaki.  In addition I have had to service carbs and change oil and filters on numerous bikes even if they had a manual tap if the tap was left on overnight due to crankcases full of fuel. Some fuel taps are tucked away making a quick roadside fix to flooded carbs difficult so extra taps have been fitted.
There have been a few vacuum taps that have failed on a range of bikes  (mainly Honda and Ducati) and the local mower shop is doing a roaring trade in Briggs and Stratton manual operated, in line fuel taps.
About 5 or more bikes each year (and my business is small).

With the local fuel companies boasting of greater increases in fuel additives and detergents to keep injectors clean and the incursion of E fuels into our market I shouldn't be surprised. Is our fuel getting thicker?

So if you have a vacuum tap on your Monster or have occasional flooding on your Supersport, grab yourself a manual tap that can be fitted within easy reach. Use the search function and look up carb flooding for tips.

Just a community service from your DMF.
Cheers.