Quote from: RPM - Robert on March 24, 2026, 11:08:11 AMIs it starving all the time or only when hot? If when hot only have you done the flappectomy?

Hi Robert,

Starving all the time. Basically engine trying to start but starving on fuel so dies immidiatelly. Petcock doesn't leak.
If I feed fuel directly, runs like a champ. So petcock issue or suction to petcook.

Is it starving all the time or only when hot? If when hot only have you done the flappectomy?

Quote from: red on March 24, 2026, 12:55:49 AMMarioR,
Mouth suction on the vacuum line should be enough to make the petcock flow. Block the vacuum line, holding the vacuum, and the petcock should continue to flow. Otherwise, the diaphragm (or the vacuum line) is leaking. Releasing the vacuum should stop the flow of fuel.
Personally, I would replace a malfunctioning petcock, rather than repairing it. It has done enough years for you already. A new run of vacuum line to the new petcock would not hurt, either.
YMMV.

Will play with it today and if no good result, as Pat said, will order new manual petcock 84/85.

Thanks

Quote from: T Legg on March 23, 2026, 11:24:35 PMIt could be that your fuel line isnt routed correctly and is getting pinched off.

Fuel line is new and direct to Flat carbs, Mikuni's 38 so no pinch line.

thanx pat. I recently got a KTM 390 adventure plus my fjr 1300. it's getting difficult to ride all three of them and I hate a bike just sitting. needs to go to a good home

It used to be called a flapperectomy if i remember. Anyway scroll through this link > https://www.fj1200.info/carbtuning.htm and you'll find out about the thing. HTH.

The fuel filler door on the fuel tank makes a wheezing sound after I shut off my 86 FJ1200? If I open the door the sound stops but when I close the door the tank starts to wheeze again. It will make the noise for a few seconds then stop and restart again, Freaky huh? Any ideas?
Clogged vent perhaps? If so, where is the vent and how should I clean it? Is it a pressurized tank?

MarioR,
Mouth suction on the vacuum line should be enough to make the petcock flow. Block the vacuum line, holding the vacuum, and the petcock should continue to flow. Otherwise, the diaphragm (or the vacuum line) is leaking. Releasing the vacuum should stop the flow of fuel.
Personally, I would replace a malfunctioning petcock, rather than repairing it. It has done enough years for you already. A new run of vacuum line to the new petcock would not hurt, either.
YMMV.

Quote from: T Legg on March 23, 2026, 11:24:35 PMIt could be that your fuel line isnt routed correctly and is getting pinched off.

I agree with Travis...pinched fuel line would be my first choice.
It happens often,  that's why I have it in my signature line.

If it's not the fuel line, then it's that wonky electric reserve 86/87 petcock.
 I would throw it away and put in a new oem 84/85 petcock from RPM. It's plug and play.

It could be that your fuel line isnt routed correctly and is getting pinched off.