Petcock on 1976 KZ400

ThatGPzGuy
Offline
Sustaining Member
More Sparky than Speed Racer

21 Apr 2018 18:17 #782133 by ThatGPzGuy

Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

Mission Accomplished. Well done...

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Savasta
Offline
User

15 Oct 2020 13:56 #836925 by Savasta

Replied by Savasta on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

Hey!
I have the exact same issue with my '76 400D petcock. Was Just wondering how your petcock has been holding up since your fixes and if there was anyway you could post a link to the parts you ordered? did you have to take the entire petcock off the bike?
Much love!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

martin_csr
Offline
User

16 Oct 2020 04:56 - 16 Oct 2020 05:03 #836958 by martin_csr

Replied by martin_csr on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

If you don't get an answer, here's a link for a 69 CB750 model plus the KZ400-D3.
The 400 rebuild stuff is listed on EB, but the 4-hole gasket is pricy. search the part numbers.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcyc...fuel-tank-fuel-valve

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...nk-76-77-kz400-d3-d4

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

Last edit: 16 Oct 2020 05:03 by martin_csr.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

ThatGPzGuy
Offline
Sustaining Member
More Sparky than Speed Racer

16 Oct 2020 06:09 - 16 Oct 2020 06:12 #836961 by ThatGPzGuy

Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

Repro petcocks are popping up on the bay. I have not tried one but it could be a solution
eBay - D3 Repro petcock

edit: heck, for $18.00 I purchased one JIC

Last edit: 16 Oct 2020 06:12 by ThatGPzGuy.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

slayer61
Offline
User
KZR FLAG RELAY CARRIER #62

16 Oct 2020 06:56 #836970 by slayer61

Replied by slayer61 on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

I have tried re-pop, OEM and kits. Nothing was reliable. After going through that the last time, I went to Pingel. I'm tired of leaking gas @ $4 a gallon, or more and not being able to ride because of it.

Expensive, yes. Worth every penny? Absolutely

Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!

[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

ThatGPzGuy
Offline
Sustaining Member
More Sparky than Speed Racer

16 Oct 2020 09:21 #836990 by ThatGPzGuy

Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic Petcock on 1976 KZ400

I've had good luck rebuilding the stock petcocks. I use this method from the XS650 guys: XS650 Petcock rebuild .
A pingel would work also but since the KZ400s are not appreciated as much as their larger brethern, it's easy to get upside down (ask me how I know LOL).

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

Petcock on 1976 KZ400

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.