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The petcock on this bike is ruined. I have looked on line and I have noticed there are 2 types. One with an on/off handle and another one without. Which one should I purchase?
Thanks
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Well, what does your ruined one look like....hopefully it has handle..
Use the advanced search feature. As I remember it's the one wthout the knob.
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...-dreaded-80-petcock&highlight=dreaded+petcock
or
https://hi-techmotorsports.com/
These guys helped me last time i was in town
nthego:
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...-dreaded-80-petcock&highlight=dreaded+petcock
or
https://hi-techmotorsports.com/
These guys helped me last time i was in town
nthego:
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No handle on ruined one. It looks like I will need to measure mounting holes. Most on ebay say 44mm is that correct?
You need to measure.
The leverless petcock is 50mm and is low profile so it clears the carbs. I suggest ordering a new one from partzilla or parts outlaw. You can get them from ebay too but I've had a bad experience on one such petcock so I can't recommend them. Oh, and don't forget to order new sealing washers and O-ring if the petcock doesn't come with a new one.
lastly, this is a very common topic and a search will easily turn up this same information and more.
Steve
GS Whisperer
As others have mentioned, it depends a LOT on what the old one looked like, but there is also a difference whether you have an 850G or an 850GL. Since you did not have a handle, it appears that you have an L model. It would be nice to put that in a signature, so you don't have to remember to mention it every time you ask a question. :encouragement:
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