rebuilding petcock

[satchmo]

1984 GS1150EF

Ok. Well I finally have a little bit of cash and some time to fix up my mileage problem.

I know that a carb synch is in the works, but I also know that petcock rebuild is due.

The reserve portion doesn't work (it will suck the tank dry in the 'on' position), and in fact the petcock lever won't turn from the 'on' position either, so I can't even see if the prime or reserve positions work.

I'm assuming it is not on 'prime' because I have no leaking into the crankcase or any other leaking.

So where's the best place to get parts for this?

And where do I begin after I take the thing off the tank?

Thanks,

Satch

[BSinCO13]

I see the rebuild kits on ebay quite often. Sorry but I am no help on anything there after, and I need to do this rebuild myself. More info would be appreciated.

[78GS750]

So where's the best place to get parts for this?

And where do I begin after I take the thing off the tank?

Thanks,

Satch

I've seen plenty of complaints about these rebuild kits in other threads on this subject.
I don't think we need any of those here. Just useful directions to, Link(s) to purchase and use these kits. \\/
Thanks :-D

[Darci]

Try this place: http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

I got a complete petcock assymbly for under $60.

[satchmo]

Cool. Thanks!

[cberkeley]

Not worth the hassle and grief to rebuild the petcock. I got an OEM petcock complete, from Bike-Bandit for <$60.00

[jm_foote]

I got all the replacable parts (exept the diaphragm) from bike bandit. My diaphragm was still good, so I reused it. No problems since.

[Guest]

Suzuki still sells petcock rebuild kits, for about $20.