I understand that a manual fuel valve is a great way to avoid failure of parts AND remove a variable in the fuel delivery system- however I am also not willing to compromise the functionality of my carbs.
If a manual petcock (single output, ON OFF RES) is left in the ON position, it will continue to flow fuel. Forever. Into my NON OE carbs, which came from a GSXR. This is the cause of fuel flooding bowls, then the passages, then the air filters and possibly, the engine. I may also move my vent lines to accommodate the pressure of fuel trying to escape.
The GSXR my carbs came from had a single output petcock with ON, PRI, and OFF positions. In ON, fuel flows ONLY when vacuum from a running engine goes to the petcock, actuating it. PRI is similar to a manual's ON function in that it will fill the float bowls without needing vacuum from the engine. OFF means fucking off. You know, but for readers we must lay this out.
Yeah, I could only use a manual OFF/ON valve in the line and save a ton of money. And I could also experience trouble with cold starts, contaminated oil, etc for the rest of the bike's life... Or I could spend a few more bucks and have these carbs running without variables. I've been attentive to detail on getting it road ready and the last things won't be rushed.
Also, no more exhaust leak- after some fabrication and maneuvering, the split keepers and exhaust are rock solid and sound great.
My reg rec problems continued, but I solved them. I will finalize wiring and do my *last bit of solder soon. No loss of functionality in lights or heat in reg/rec this time. Anyone looking to swap an Electrosport Reg Rec for a SOHC to a DOHC can ask me now.
I nabbed a left crank cover from an Oregonian for only $30 online. Supreme. Fixes the oil leak from PO no. 1's drops. Will prevent me from parking lot oil stains at meets.
So when the petcock is done, I will be done, or at least riding until the end of the summer when I can start worrying about brake swaps and the REAL building. Don't tell me shit about the floats. I swear.