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1979 GS850 Petcock purchasing advise

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My bike needs a new petcock. It sounds like rebuilding is just a bad thing so I'm happy buying a new one. I called the local shop and sputtered at the quote of 150 and 2 weeks away. Can anyone give me advise where the best place to buy on is? I looked at Z1 great price but has anyone ever put on one those directly onto a 79 850 with no problems? thanks.
 
OEM from bikeBandit $76.86 USD, With the money conversion You might want to try rebuilding it. I have rebuilt mine but I am in SO Cal where the weather does not distroy bikes like back east in the snow. TAKE a very close look at the condition of the metal If it is badly coroded it may never work properly. available from Cirus Canada ? big ebay seller. I have bought from them before
 
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petcock for 850 for sale here

petcock for 850 for sale here

i have one from a bike that i'm parting out . its off a 1980 gs850L though...i would think they should be compatible ...even though they have different part numbers. i'll let it go for 25.00 ...it works excellent..you will have to use your dial though...oh plus 5.00 shipping ..from sacramento ca
 
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petcock

petcock

bigbadbusa916 said:
i have one from a bike that i'm parting out . its off a 1980 gs850L though...i would think they should be compatible ...even though they have different part numbers. i'll let it go for 25.00 ...it works excellent..you will have to use your dial though...oh plus 5.00 shipping ..from sacramento ca
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It won't fit........
 
Bike bandit...

Bike bandit...

Buy new and forget about it. Lynn is one of the "select few" that have had success rebuilding a petcock. Must be in the hands...:-k :p
 
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Buy new and forget about it. Lynn is one of the "select few" that have had success rebuilding a petcock. Must be in the hands...:-k :p
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+1.

Just get a new one and you're good for another 20 yrs. It performs a very important task. And knowing that it's working properly gives a huge peace of mind. Not to mention it's very close to some very important body parts !!:)
 
Buy a new one, don't bother rebuilding.
If it's the only part you need, make sure they ship US Postal if you can wait the delay, custom duty charges are included.
If shipped by UPS or other courrier, for shorter lead time, expect to get nail $50.00 custom duty charges (personal experience with a valve cover gasket:() payable at your door.
Last april, I ordered many parts from Cheapcycleparts.com. Now I can't find anything older than 1989 :confused:. I will call them to see what's going on.
 
I just rebuilt the the petcock on my 82 650. I assume they are a similar design. Once I had it apart and hosed it down with carb cleaner. After than Any really stubborn gunk was removed with lapping compound. After that I just reassembled it and it worked like a charm.

However I'm not sure in what state of disrepair yours might be in. But if your planning on getting a new one you might as well tear the old one apart and see how it works.
 
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