Need to find a petcock

Need to find a petcock 01 Jul 2006 18:21 #58595

DodieSable Topic Author Offline User Posts: 2 Thank you received: 0	I am having no luck finding a petcock for my KZ400 [1976] - I have a picture of it on my website HELP! www.newpromisefarms.com/pages/non_nav/petcock.htm
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got12narow Offline User Posts: 39 Thank you received: 0	Try the links section on the right side of the page. See Z1 Enterprises. If you can't find one listed. Contact Jeff, he may be able to help you.
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DodieSable Topic Author Offline User Posts: 2 Thank you received: 0	I have been there and sent a request for help with pictures ... I haven't heard back. THANKS!
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DodieSable wrote:

I am having no luck finding a petcock for my KZ400 [1976]...

Indeed, this particular petcock has been the subject of many explatives and an equal amount of replacement searches...

This is a link to the best discussion I've seen yet on this topic....

PLEASE READ the above link!!

Post edited by: Biquetoast, at: 2006/07/01 23:07

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com

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ambergrismooon Offline User is blocked Posts: 371 Thank you received: 2	I have never seen one like that before. It looks like it is part of the tank. Dosen't screw on or bolt on? Looks like you can onlu buy the rebuild kit and the bottom nut is pretty stripped. Is it a stock KZ tank?
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pumps Offline User Posts: 617 Thank you received: 3	What happens to them? I think mine is the vacuum type, is that right? What fails on your particular type? It leaks? Won't turn? What all uses that type? Check out our site. kcvjmc.org 1977 Yamaha XS650 2000 Kaw W650 2 KZ440 LTDs , a 79 KZ400H and an 83 Belt Drive
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wireman Visitor	well ya cant go wrong with a good dual outlet pingle,or a 3/4"ballvalve when all else fails!
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Duck Offline User e vica na i sau na ga Posts: 1267 Thank you received: 35	Looks like it mounts the same as the old Honda petcocks. Get the bowl off and there should be a screen. Pull the screen out and there should be two screws under it. How did it get so chewed up? -Duck XXXXXKawPen:the other green meat
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HENRYJ Offline User Posts: 49 Thank you received: 1	wireman wrote: well ya cant go wrong with a good dual outlet pingle,or a 3/4"ballvalve when all else fails! Did someboday say BALLVALVE!!! Attachments:
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wireman Visitor	HENRYJ wrote: wireman wrote: well ya cant go wrong with a good dual outlet pingle,or a 3/4"ballvalve when all else fails! Did someboday say BALLVALVE!!! ball-valve handle and thin walled pvc inlets on carbs,brings a tear to a plumbers eye! Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/07/02 14:52
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Nevco48 Offline User Posts: 579 Thank you received: 3	I like that ball valve and the PVC carb boots! Gets me thinking- how bout soldering up some copper handlebars and grabrails?? Wouldn't look any dumber than some of OCC's "theme" bikes...
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Pterosaur Visitor	ambergrismooon wrote: I have never seen one like that before... But that never stops Gris from getting inventive - here was his petcock fix on the 'ole Water Beefalo: Attachments:
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