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Fuel Petcock - Non-Vacuum Replacement?
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05 Feb 2024 09:00 #894891
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The vacuum fuel petcock on my 1979 KZ650 is leaking badly. I am not sure I want to waste money rebuilding it so was wondering if there's a non-vacuum replacement option? I've scoured eBay and Z1/Mikes XS sites but not finding anything with the 44mm mounting hole spacing. I also don't want to spend a ton of money on a Pingel setup unless that's the only option. Thoughts/ideas/leads welcome!
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05 Feb 2024 13:27 - 05 Feb 2024 13:39 #894895
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I believe some of the Yamaha non-vacum taps have the 44mm spacing, others will confirm (this is a uk company but I guess there must be USA suppliers if the shippings too much)
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06 Feb 2024 06:55 #894913
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"Swim against the current, even a dead fish can go with the flow"-somebody (I forget Who)
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Why not add a brass in-line shutoff?
I bought a brand new vacuum petcock for my zrx AND added a shutoff. Filling up an engine with gas once was enough for me.
The vacuum shutoff comes in handy for when I forget to use the in-line shutoff, which is often.
I bought a brand new vacuum petcock for my zrx AND added a shutoff. Filling up an engine with gas once was enough for me.
The vacuum shutoff comes in handy for when I forget to use the in-line shutoff, which is often.
"Swim against the current, even a dead fish can go with the flow"-somebody (I forget Who)
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06 Feb 2024 07:28 #894915
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Thanks for the suggestions all. I would prefer to just replace the petcock with a non-vacuum item and be done with it. If I do end up repairing or replacing the vacuum operated one I would definitely add in an-line shut-off.
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06 Feb 2024 07:30 - 06 Feb 2024 07:31 #894916
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Vacuum petcocks. I think the 82-83 KZ50-CSR bolt hole spacing is 44mm and I think the 82-2005 police bikes are 44m as well.
Kawasaki part numbers: 51023-1039. 51023-1375. I think the -1375 part supersedes the -1039. (FYI: the 81 650-CSR is 34mm).
Kawasaki part numbers: 51023-1039. 51023-1375. I think the -1375 part supersedes the -1039. (FYI: the 81 650-CSR is 34mm).
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06 Feb 2024 07:53 #894917
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@Wookie58 that Mad Mopeds option looks like what I need. I'm just surprised it does not seem to be available from a US vendor.
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06 Feb 2024 08:29 #894919
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May be worth getting them to quote you for shipping
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06 Feb 2024 08:56 #894922
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
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Replied by Kelly E on topic Fuel Petcock - Non-Vacuum Replacement?
That looks a lot like the new petcock for the 78' KL 250. I'll have to go measure it since it's not installed.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
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06 Feb 2024 09:36 #894923
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
And more
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Nope, the KL 250 is also 34mm.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
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06 Feb 2024 09:43 #894924
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Who knew something like 44mm non-vac option would be so challenging! I recently bought replacement non-vac petcocks for my 77 XS650. The bolt centers on those are 42.5mm. So close but yet so far!
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