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    #31
    Unless the tires are all cracked out (or worn out) I wouldn't replace tires made in 2012.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

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    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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      #32
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      Unless the tires are all cracked out (or worn out) I wouldn't replace tires made in 2012.
      Neither would I, Ed. But....

      He didn't say they were MADE in 2012. He said they were REPLACED in 2012.

      That's why I suggested checking the date codes, to see when they were actually made.

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        #33
        Update: oil changed - very full, smelled strongly of gas.

        Waiting for new petcock delivery (44300-45471, plus the gaskets). Aside from some built up deposits, the old petcock appeared fine from what I could tell. Is there something I should be looking for? The gasket was intact, and the spring still had some spring to it. I had to apply more force than I expected to separate the assembly, and the interior appeared clean and functioning.

        When the new one arrives I'll let you all know what happens. I appreciate all the sage advice. I've got a mechanic lined up for a valve adjustment who said he would be fine with me looking over his shoulder.

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          #34
          Its the oring on the shut off plunger that dries up and shrink..thus it leaks. Sometimes its a combination of shrinkage and some corrosion buildup also. Rebuild kits that i have tried have all failed. The orings in them dont fit into the hole and they are a useless waste of money.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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