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Looking for a vaccume style petcock for a 78 KZ650
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08 Apr 2009 10:47 #279531
by KOOL RYDER
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
Looking for a vaccume style petcock for a 78 KZ650 was created by KOOL RYDER
Can anyone help me locate an original style petcock for a KZ 650B? I would like to run the vaccume style petcock.
I am checking EBAY yada yada yada.... but was wondering if a member had one to sell or if there was a source for the vaccume style petcock.
The handle is broken on mine and it is leaking slowly from the mounting bolts?
What kind of ghasket / sealant should I use around the petcock bolts to keep it from leaking? Would teflon tape work?
KRB)
I am checking EBAY yada yada yada.... but was wondering if a member had one to sell or if there was a source for the vaccume style petcock.
The handle is broken on mine and it is leaking slowly from the mounting bolts?
What kind of ghasket / sealant should I use around the petcock bolts to keep it from leaking? Would teflon tape work?
KRB)
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
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08 Apr 2009 10:57 #279535
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1978 KZ650B 2004 BMW R1150RT
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what's the going ebay price? I still have one
1978 KZ650B 2004 BMW R1150RT
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08 Apr 2009 17:47 #279636
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1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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You could try a Suzuki vacuum petcock from Z1
I remembered this thread from a few years back as someday I may want to make this replacement also
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...=23976&catid=3#23976
as long as your bolt spacing is the same it should work. Check it out
I remembered this thread from a few years back as someday I may want to make this replacement also
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...=23976&catid=3#23976
as long as your bolt spacing is the same it should work. Check it out
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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08 Apr 2009 18:24 #279672
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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You can still order one from Kawasaki. They used them on the KZ1000P up until 2005 I believe.
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09 Apr 2009 09:08 #279885
by KOOL RYDER
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
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Thanks dudes.
KR
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Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
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09 Apr 2009 09:58 #279895
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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Kawasaki used a hundred different part # vacuum petcocks over the years and they are for the most part all discontinued. You can order one for a 2005 policebike and hope it fits, but no way to know for sure.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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10 Apr 2009 06:06 #280249
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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RonKZ650 wrote:
They do fit. Chris (aka R4) put one on his 650 and all he had to do was unscrew and switch around the plate with the vacuum nipple. Here is his quote...
"Some folks have had luck with the rebuild kit's, but most never seem to work as hoped. In fact, more often than not it causes the leak to worsen.
The Pingel petcock that Grantl mentioned is a good way to go, and the members here that use them really like them.
But if you'd prefer to stay with an OEM vacuum operated petcock, then you can purchase one for a late model ('80~ IIRC) KZ1000 Police bike through your local Kawi dealership (the OEM petcock for the KZ650 is no longer available).
It uses the same o-ring as your 650 does to seal between the petcock and the tank, and the mounting holes match up 100% perfectly. Trust me, I've had one of the Police petcocks mounted on my '78 KZ650 for over 4 years now.
The only thing that may be an issue is where the outlet fittings/nipples exit the petcock, as they may come in contact with either the top of the carb or the frame.
A simple removal of the diaphragm cover on the back of the petcock to rotate it and face that fitting in another direction is all that's needed to remedy that lil prob.
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of about $85 for a NOS Kawi petcock."
Kawasaki used a hundred different part # vacuum petcocks over the years and they are for the most part all discontinued. You can order one for a 2005 policebike and hope it fits, but no way to know for sure.
They do fit. Chris (aka R4) put one on his 650 and all he had to do was unscrew and switch around the plate with the vacuum nipple. Here is his quote...
"Some folks have had luck with the rebuild kit's, but most never seem to work as hoped. In fact, more often than not it causes the leak to worsen.
The Pingel petcock that Grantl mentioned is a good way to go, and the members here that use them really like them.
But if you'd prefer to stay with an OEM vacuum operated petcock, then you can purchase one for a late model ('80~ IIRC) KZ1000 Police bike through your local Kawi dealership (the OEM petcock for the KZ650 is no longer available).
It uses the same o-ring as your 650 does to seal between the petcock and the tank, and the mounting holes match up 100% perfectly. Trust me, I've had one of the Police petcocks mounted on my '78 KZ650 for over 4 years now.
The only thing that may be an issue is where the outlet fittings/nipples exit the petcock, as they may come in contact with either the top of the carb or the frame.
A simple removal of the diaphragm cover on the back of the petcock to rotate it and face that fitting in another direction is all that's needed to remedy that lil prob.
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of about $85 for a NOS Kawi petcock."
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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