Announcement
				
					Collapse
				
			
		
	
		
			
				No announcement yet.
				
			
				
	
Help finding a petcock
				
					Collapse
				
			
		
	X
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 Help finding a petcockMy 1981 GS 450e is in need of a new petcock. I have searched high and low for a replacement but cannot seem to find one. Every petcock out there except for the e model. OEM is almost $100 but it's looking like that may be my only option. Does anybody know what I Should be looking for?Tags: None
 
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 How far apart are your mounting holes for it? Z1 Enterprises sells a couple that are pretty goodCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
 
 1981 GS550T - My First
 1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
 2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
 
 Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
 Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
 and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
 
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 VABushPig VABushPig
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 VABushPig VABushPig
 Center to center is 44mm
 outside to outside of mounting holes is 50mm
 
 Z1 has nothing to fit the ex model. Only the ed model. I suppose the d is for a different year.
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 I've bought from G also and just did this past week for my sons 700ES, but please note that these are after market K&L petcocks, not OEM. This is why the price is cheaper. I've had problems getting the rebuild kits from K&L to work right, but have not had any issue with one of their petcocks so far.:cool:GSRick
 No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
 
 Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
 Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 Runeight Runeight
 I have one off a 1982 Euro GSX400E complete with new gaskets if it fits. Part 4430045372 for my model.
 
 I did not rebuild it but turns freely. Check part number, I can post a picture later this weekend.
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 Runeight Runeight
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 Yours looks to be what he is saying, 44mm at center to center and 50mm outer edge to outer edge of the mounting holes, but it is really hard to be sure with the way your rule is positioned. Put to corner of the rule 0mm at the outer edge of the left hole and see where the right side measures. I think it will be 50mm.:cool:GSRick
 No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
 
 Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
 Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
 
 1981 GS550T - My First
 1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
 2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
 
 Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
 Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
 and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
 I believe the fuel outlet faces the wrong way for the 1981 450E.......the tap is quite far back on the tank and using that one might require some funky fiddling with the fuel line being so close to the frame...It can be done, (I have on my Canadian 400E) but it's not pleasing.This one from Z1 will work just fine and is the one I have in both of my 550s
 
 https://www.z1enterprises.com/petcoc...um-suzuki.html
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 Runeight Runeight
 I needed a extra hand to do that. Wasn't available.Originally posted by gsrick View PostYours looks to be what he is saying, 44mm at center to center and 50mm outer edge to outer edge of the mounting holes, but it is really hard to be sure with the way your rule is positioned. Put to corner of the rule 0mm at the outer edge of the left hole and see where the right side measures. I think it will be 50mm.  
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 Runeight Runeight
 Might be as the part numbers are different. This one came off a Canadian model 400E also.Originally posted by Gorminrider View PostI believe the fuel outlet faces the wrong way for the 1981 450E.......the tap is quite far back on the tank and using that one might require some funky fiddling with the fuel line being so close to the frame...It can be done, (I have on my Canadian 400E) but it's not pleasing.
 Comment
- 
	
	
	
		
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 Runeight Runeight
 Another picture from the top as it would be on the motorcycle.Attached Files
 Comment
.png)
 
	
Comment