What is a float bowl/ pet ****?

[iregula]

I've been researching a problem i've been having...the bike wont go above 6k rpm...if i hit that range on the high way the throttle just dies.

Anyone know if this relates to a float bowl/pet ****?

[trikebubble]

I can't really help you, not sure what the problem is. It wouldn't have anything to do wit hthe petc0ck though. The petc0ck is just the fuel on/off/reserve valve uner the side of the tank.

[Svetlana]

yup, the petc*ck is the fuel valve...

To catch the attention of some extraordinary mechanics and get a different suggestion, I would suggest posting a new thread under the 'Mechanics Corner' Forum though. GL and hope you find out what is ailing your ride

[vulcan500rider]

How does it run below 6k? Did this suddenly happen or has it been a problem all along? Has the bike been sitting for a long time?
The float bowl is a "float" that regulates how much gas is in the bowl of the carb. Looks a lot like a toilet bowl float. AS the gas (or water in the toilet) goes down the float will go down and rise as gas enters the bowl. At some point the float will rise to a point where the gas shuts off. Flush your toilet if you want to see it in action.
Check your spark plugs - could be dirty

[evmo]

petcock

[iregula]

How does it run below 6k? Did this suddenly happen or has it been a problem all along? Has the bike been sitting for a long time?
The float bowl is a "float" that regulates how much gas is in the bowl of the carb. Looks a lot like a toilet bowl float. AS the gas (or water in the toilet) goes down the float will go down and rise as gas enters the bowl. At some point the float will rise to a point where the gas shuts off. Flush your toilet if you want to see it in action.
Check your spark plugs - could be dirty

it's been happening ever since i put a shirt underneath my seat...i took it out and it felt better..but it started to happen again- the same problem of throttle lag at 6krpm.

[Lawn Masters]

sounds like you made it run too rick somehow, and now you're paying for it with fouled plugs. clean/replace your spark plugs, and you will possibly notice a difference in performance.

[zedx11]

don't waste time cleaning them, they are too cheap at autozone.

[JasonFMHS]

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