In need of a petcock handle

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26 Jun 2008 14:02 #222361 by slowman

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I'm starting to get sick of turning my petcock on and off with a flathead screwdriver.

I have a non-vaccum petcock with On, Off, and Res. It mounts in along with a spring (which I don't need), and stays in place using a single phillips head screw from the bottom. If anyone has one, I would greatly appreciate it. Send a private message and let me know what you want for it!

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26 Jun 2008 17:03 #222382 by bigkaw815

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Ditto for me. The metal handle of the petcock came off from the plastic part inside. If someone has another "extra one"please let me know. Thanks

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26 Jun 2008 17:54 - 04 Dec 2008 06:57 #222389 by JMKZHI

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You want some of this? Huh? Do ya?

26 Jun 2008 18:36 #222397 by jdsmithinc

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I dont know what kind of bike you have but I have a spare from a Z1 900 if it will work. Send me a pm with your number and I will call you about it. Joe

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You want some of this? Huh? Do ya?

26 Jun 2008 18:38 #222398 by jdsmithinc

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Sorry I assume you have a kz1000. I dont know if it will work but if it will let me know.

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26 Jun 2008 19:04 #222411 by slowman

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Forgot I had this picture...

1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD

The only thing better than the sound of a carburettor opening is the sound of 4 carburettors opening simultaneously!

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26 Jun 2008 19:07 #222412 by RonKZ650

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I think any manual petcock lever from a Z1, KZ900, KZ1000, KZ650 ect, will have the same basic lever. The lever may be slightly longer or shorter length depending on model, but mechanically will work. This setup was the biggest piece of horsesheet Kawasaki ever saw fit to use, as the levers always seize up and that little extra effort to move the lever will break it right off. If they don't seize, they leak. The leak is what dries up the grease and makes them seize actually and you can replace that oring till you're blue in the face, they will still leak and seize :S

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26 Jun 2008 19:09 #222413 by jdsmithinc

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The handle on mine may work. The petcock itself has two outlets for fuel feed (not vaccume). Send George a PM and see if they are the same. Mine is from a 75 Z1 900.

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27 Jun 2008 03:50 #222473 by slowman

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I don't know who George is, I haven't been here long enough to know the names behind the screen names.

Is there another option to simply replace the whole thing? I would think the aftermarket would take care of this problem.

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The only thing better than the sound of a carburettor opening is the sound of 4 carburettors opening simultaneously!

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27 Jun 2008 04:50 - 04 Dec 2008 06:59 #222482 by JMKZHI

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27 Jun 2008 08:51 - 27 Jun 2008 09:07 #222502 by patmann

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Pingle makes one that people claim is better than sliced bread. Either someone on here will help you out with the details, as I believe there is a plate or something this is also required. OR call Jeff & company @ Z1 Enterprises.
Here's a link that might help..
www.z1enterprises.com/reference/petcock.aspx

"George" is wiredgeorge , that world renowned carb guru, and teacher of all things related to motorcycle carbs;)
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Good luck! Pat

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29 Jun 2008 13:36 #222868 by Mark Wing

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I've drilled and glued new pins in and they work fine. I use a piece of coat hanger for the pins.us

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