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[[Category:Intake]]
In order to drain your carbs, you must first find the appropriate beverage containers to catch the petrol. 

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Here are the float bowl bolts from the right (throttle) side view. 

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Loosening (lefty loosey)(counterclockwise) the allen bolt. You have to reach across from the right side to access the left carb.

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Petrol from the left carburetor drains into the container. 

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Time to drain the right carburetor. 

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Time to tighten the allen bolts. It actually takes more time to take pictures than it does to drain the bowls.

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'''When you're ready to ride again''': Turn the petcock to PRI (prime - if you have it) or ON and crank the engine. It'll take several seconds and feel like eternity to get enough gas into the carbs so the bike can start.