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Conversion kit vacuum petcock to manual fuel valve
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07 Nov 2013 06:28 - 07 Nov 2013 12:20 #612307
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Conversion kit vacuum petcock to manual fuel valve was created by martin_csr
Within the Realm of Possibility: KIt for converting a vacuum petcock to a manual fuel valve.
Here's something I just stumbled across. This conversion kit might work on some KZ models as the Concours has the same diaphragm cover assy & tap lever o-ring. It looks kinda nifty, but I have no idea how adaptable it would be to other bikes. The ZG1000 petcock body may be machined differently. If it doesn't work, it may give someone an idea for coming up with something for the KZs.
MurphsKits.com - ZG1000 Concours Manual Petcock Conversion Kit
MurphsKits.com - ZG1000 Concours Manual Petcock Conversion Kit - Installation pdf w good photos
Here's something I just stumbled across. This conversion kit might work on some KZ models as the Concours has the same diaphragm cover assy & tap lever o-ring. It looks kinda nifty, but I have no idea how adaptable it would be to other bikes. The ZG1000 petcock body may be machined differently. If it doesn't work, it may give someone an idea for coming up with something for the KZs.
MurphsKits.com - ZG1000 Concours Manual Petcock Conversion Kit
MurphsKits.com - ZG1000 Concours Manual Petcock Conversion Kit - Installation pdf w good photos
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13 Dec 2013 22:33 #615491
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1980 KZ750e
1981 KZ650 csr (fate undecided)
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That is pretty trick and looks like it should work. Who wants to be the first to try it? :whistle:
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1981 KZ650 csr (fate undecided)
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14 Dec 2013 08:55 #615508
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1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
Replied by guitargeek on topic Conversion kit vacuum petcock to manual fuel valve
Not for sixty five bucks! I think I used maybe ten or fifteen cents worth of glue on mine, got the same result.geohaydook1 wrote: Who wants to be the first to try it? :whistle:
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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17 Dec 2013 17:55 #615760
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79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
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vacuum petcocks. The problem I had with my Zephyr and which was the problem which lead to an untimely string of events that resulted in my broken knee. I always wanted to bypass this system to return to manual petcock but was told it wasn't practical. Oh well, water under the bridge. I will take a manual petcock any day over a faulty garbage vacuum advance.
79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
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18 Dec 2013 06:50 - 18 Dec 2013 10:09 #615800
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I fiddled w the vac device on my 81 650-CSR, and I think if the lever & cover are installed 180o, it will function as a manual fuel valve w the 3 settings. The downside is that the lever would have to be cut, as the end will contact the tank, and the functionality won't match what's on the lever cover plate.
Related topic. KZR topic - Manual fuel valve option
Replied by martin_csr on topic Conversion kit vacuum petcock to manual fuel valve
And there is now on, off, & res? Some guys probably wouldn't want to depend upon a glob of glue. hee.guitargeek wrote: Not for sixty five bucks! I think I used maybe ten or fifteen cents worth of glue on mine, got the same result.
I fiddled w the vac device on my 81 650-CSR, and I think if the lever & cover are installed 180o, it will function as a manual fuel valve w the 3 settings. The downside is that the lever would have to be cut, as the end will contact the tank, and the functionality won't match what's on the lever cover plate.
Related topic. KZR topic - Manual fuel valve option
Last edit: 18 Dec 2013 10:09 by martin_csr.
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