PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

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12 Aug 2015 15:00 #685541 by Nessism

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"O" RING,FUEL SWITCH
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Seems odd that this part went obsolete. It was used as recently as 2012 on some models.
Any suggestions for a replacement? Found a couple on ebay and the shape is round?

Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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12 Aug 2015 15:12 - 12 Aug 2015 15:13 #685545 by jackleberry

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IIRC, it's been round in every petcock rebuild kit I've seen too.

EDIT: Nevermind, wrong o-ring. Same principle applies, though I'm sure. They're probably round before installation.

1997 KZ1000P (P16)
2001 KZ1000P (P20)

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12 Aug 2015 15:52 #685547 by SWest

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I don't think so. Ebay is a crap shoot. You might have to make a gasket instead.
Steve

Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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12 Aug 2015 16:08 #685550 by jackleberry

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This is exactly the kind of application that spliced o-ring stock is good for. Static with low heat. O-ring stock of various diameters can be had pretty cheap via ebay or mcmaster. The adhesive used is ordinary superglue.

1997 KZ1000P (P16)
2001 KZ1000P (P20)

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12 Aug 2015 16:14 #685551 by undiablo

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You can use a std o'ring. It just will fit in the Groove and keep that shape. Been there, done that.
Rebuild kits also carry that o'ring among other rubber parts.

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12 Aug 2015 16:46 #685557 by 650ed

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You may want to try a different parts dealer. Everything I look at shows that part is still available, although it does start out round. In fact, that same o-ring is used on some 2015 European models (see image below). Ed

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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12 Aug 2015 17:40 #685566 by Nessism

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Wow, can't believe it shows in stock. I checked a couple different places and it showed out of stock. Checked another bike, same part number, and it's in stock. I feel stupid. At least it's available so going to call it good.

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12 Aug 2015 17:59 - 13 Aug 2015 05:20 #685572 by martin_csr

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I used an o-ring from a metric nitrile o-ring kit. ID = 29.4 mm & cross-section = 3.1 mm.
viton o-rings would probably be better, but the the HF kit is what I have.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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