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He guys, I have a 1995 KDX 200 and I'm the original owner. My bike sat in the garage for about 8 years with a busted tank, so the fact that I let it sit so long may contribute to whatever problem it may have, I don't know if letting a bike sit for that long does anything to it but if you have any suggestions regarding that I,m all ears.

Ok, I bought a new tank, replaced crankshaft oil, spark plug, new sprockets and chain, brake fluid, and was all ready to get back into riding. I kicked it 5 times and it started right up and ran for about 3 minutes and died. Couldn't get it started again. Took off the carb, which I should of done in the first place and broke the housing( that holds the floats ) while trying to clean it.

I bought a used stock carb, cleaned it and put it on, still wont start.

Took off the petcock and found it was completely jammed full of hard deposits, cleaned it out, put it back on, still won't start. The carb is getting gas, but won't start.

So I guess my main question is, is there something I should check due to letting my bike sit for so long?

Any thoughts would be appreciated, and yes I've been a bad owner.

Clean or replace the jets.

I did clean the carb, it looked like it was cleaned by the seller, but I didn't take out the jets, so I'll try that.

The jets are frequently overlooked. People half ass clean them but they have such small orifaces that a small piece of crap can clog them and make them useless.

I use a guitar string to run through them.... usually some dried up crap comes out.

I took of my carb so ican clean the jets, was fiddling around with the petcock again, only have about a 1/4 tank of gas in the tank. No gas is coming out with the fuel switched on and just dribbles with it on reserve. Now when I was cleaning the petcock I noticed the main fuel tube was a good 3-4 inches higher than the reserve tube/screen. So I might not have enough gas for the main line, that was the one I cleaned all the crud out, but was unable to take off the reserve screen.

So my question is I'm thinking about buying a new petcock, but before I do is the oem my only choice and what other options concerning fuel lines and fuel line filters are recommended. I see several cheap fuel filters for sale but some people are complaining bout melting and them being to small, are fuel valves worth the money. I'm all for keeping it cheap but don't mind spending money on quality parts if its worth it.

I don't use any filters.... except the one in the tank. Mine is a 95 also. I have cleaned it before though.... reverse flow cleaning.

As far as fuel line goes.... I have standard 1/4" black car fuel line. I have some clear fuel line for a reserve but it tends to kink easier than the stout black stuff.

I wouldnt spend the money on a new petcok . I would clean it and filter my fuel . I dont have a screen on mine . JMO

check also the stator coil and the CDI.

Just clean it well, and make sure no more dirt gets dumped into the tank.