[dbrown21]

Hey guys what's up? I'm back again with a minor problem. As I posted yesterday, I cleaned out my carbs not too long ago and now in the process of putting everything back together. Yesterday I posted about a mysterious hose which I soon found out was a drain hose. Now I have another problem.. a hose problem... Where does the hose on the left side of the carburetor connect to? I will post a picture. Thanks in advance!

 

[TurtleSE]

Looks like the hose that connects to a "T" connector. One end goes to the back of the fuel valve the other goes up under the tank.

 

[TurtleSE]

Sorry should have asked what year. My answer was for model years 08-12. Not sure if the earlier ones have the same set-up?

 

[dbrown21]

No need to apologize. That was my fault. It's a 2002

 

[TurtleSE]

So I had a look in my manual which covers all years and it says the difference between the model years is that the 2008 on models has it going to the "T" connector I mentioned. Then the 1988 -2007 models it goes to the fuel valve. It's called the "fuel valve vacuum hose". Hope this helps?

 

[dbrown21]

Thanks man. And that should help! I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow haha

 

[tadster00]

I believe that one connects to the gas tank. Can't remember if it's that one or another one. I'll look at my bike tomorrow and let you know.

 

[dbrown21]

Thanks a lot tadster00! Let me know. I'm gonna check out my bike when I get off work today

 

[tadster00]

I was right. It connects to the fuel tank on the right side of the petcock.

 

[TurtleSE]

A lot call it the petcock. The manual textbook term is the fuel valve. Both terms describe the same part.

 

[dbrown21]

Thanks a lot guys. That really helped out. Now I have a second problem. I put my carbs back in today and started up the bike. When it started, gas was leaking from the carbs. Have an idea of what this can be?

 

[TurtleSE]

First 2 things I would check are the fuel valve inlet needle for proper operation and then the correct float height. Sometimes the fuel valve needle gets gummed up and jams. That pin on the end should snap in and out. Try pushing it in and out with a tech screwdriver or equivalent. Replace it if it doesn't work right.

 

[TurtleSE]

Another pic, pull the pin that holds the floats in place and it hangs off the floats when you remove them.

 

[dbrown21]

thanks a lot! one of the needles are in fact gummed up. I'm gonna spray some carb cleaner on it and try to get it moving.

 

[azio0818]

I was right. It connects to the fuel tank on the right side of the petcock.

So I have a 2008 Kawasaki ninja 250 and I have the line that is coming from the gas tank and it looks like it's going to the top of the carburetor does that sound right