Petcock issue.

[Meximus]

I have been working on a 1981 GS450L and after rebuilding the carbs the thing was still acting like it wasn't getting proper fuel/air flow.

Come to find out my new problem with the petcock.

Now, the petcock that was installed on it last looks like a universal petcock; in fact, the previous mechanic hammered a dent in one of the tubes in order to get the tank to sit on the bike with this aftermarket thing on it.

I was wondering whether it was worth it to order a new $89 petcock that is FOR this make/model or if another universal that costs like $20 be worth the savings.

After disassembling and reassembling the petcock, the bike seemed to almost work but still randomly craps out; I assume to lack of fuel flow due to the PRI position not working properly.

Note:

I rebuilt the carbs because once I took them apart to inspect them I realized that most of the parts didn't match each other; it was a mess.

[Guest]

I have been working on a 1981 GS450L and after rebuilding the carbs the thing was still acting like it wasn't getting proper fuel/air flow.

Come to find out my new problem with the petcock.

Now, the petcock that was installed on it last looks like a universal petcock; in fact, the previous mechanic hammered a dent in one of the tubes in order to get the tank to sit on the bike with this aftermarket thing on it.

I was wondering whether it was worth it to order a new $89 petcock that is FOR this make/model or if another universal that costs like $20 be worth the savings.

After disassembling and reassembling the petcock, the bike seemed to almost work but still randomly craps out; I assume to lack of fuel flow due to the PRI position not working properly.

Note:

I rebuilt the carbs because once I took them apart to inspect them I realized that most of the parts didn't match each other; it was a mess.

Buy a new OEM petcock, might have a carb problem as well. Not sure how you can use unmatching parts in a carb?

[aclaytonb]

New OEM petcock. Tried a couple different knockoffs and they all leak. Rebuild kits leak. New OEM unit is perfect.

[Meximus]

Thanks guys.

I don't know how he used mismatching parts either.

The thing ran but would rev up to full-throttle as soon as you started it; told me it needed a little carb work.

Replaced almost all the parts in it as a consequence.

[Guest]

Pingel is an option as well, mine cured mystery jetting problems, just saying....

[Downs]

Pingel FTW.

[Steve]

Pingel FTW.

I tried looking for "Pingel FTW", seems that nobody sells one.

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