PITCOCK PROBLEMS ON 1981 GS650

[Anonymous]

Where can I purchase a new pitcock valve or do they make a rebuild kit for this year of bike. My 1981 GS650 has a problem with the valve and I would like to get it repaired. This filter is shot and a piece is broken inside the unit. The housing on the pitcock is ok. Another question is where can I find reasonable parts online for my bike.

Thanks,

GS650

[Anonymous]

Since the sock is broken, and something broke inside it, I'd suggest a Pingel. Do a search here and you'll find all kinds of info about it. You can get another stock petcock if you like the vacuum shutoff feature. I just sold one to another member here.

As far as parts are concerned... http://www.bikebandit.com has the schematics (parts lists) for our bikes. Their prices are kinda high though. So use http://www.ronayers.com to purchase parts. For used parts there's the parts section here, or the ever popular http://www.ebay.com

Have fun!

[SqDancerLynn1]

Here is another place to check They list Pingle and if you scroll down the page there are some stock replacements listed also

http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/street_motorcycle_petcock_oem_and_custom_units/fuelpetcock.htm

[Anonymous]

You gotta wonder about a company who makes petcocks and calls themselves Pingle. Does no one else see huge sexual overtones here???

Of course, it could just be me...

Michael

[Anonymous]

It's just you Michael.

Actually the name makes me think of potato chips.

[mdole]

I got a stock petcock from cycle recycle. I had a rebuilt but it was hard to turn before the rebuild and was impossible to turn with out using at least a Leatherman tool on it. The new petcock works just fine and I can actually switch to reserve without getting off of the bike.

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

Mike