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fuel petcock

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I have now solved the carb flooding mystery but now have a new problem.A new fuel petcock is 111 dollars Canadian so I'm looking at other remedies. Does anyone know if I can put a mechanically operated(traditional) petcock on this tank(81 1100E) .Do the older 1000 or 750's have this style and is the bolt flange the same . Once again any and all help would be appreciated
 
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david lewington said:
I have now solved the carb flooding mystery but now have a new problem.A new fuel petcock is 111 dollars Canadian so I'm looking at other remedies. Does anyone know if I can put a mechanically operated(traditional) petcock on this tank(81 1100E) .Do the older 1000 or 750's have this style and is the bolt flange the same . Once again any and all help would be appreciated
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what is the rate of exchange to usa
 
Al Munro said:
That'd be about $72 US, close enough, and less than I paid.
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you wont get one any cheaper --have you considered a rebuilding kit--some folks have had success and others curse curse the rebuild. some of us have used the pingel manual conversion its aperfect alternative but more than the 72 dollars --if i remember correctly, Al and I paid somewhere around $80 US for them
 
I've purchased from those guys before.....decent prices and prompt shipping......they seem to have a large selection of GS parts...
 
check with Jay B for inexpensive alternatitive From Home depot.
Under Pingle vs standard valve send him email for details
 
I went to my local Suzuki dealer the other day and ordered a rebuild kit for my 650L cost $32.00 (US) and inquired about a new petcock$55.00(US) I was having the same problem with cylinder flooding
Rat
 
If bucks are really tight, and you cannot find a new and affordable one, or find on either at a boneyard or on e-Bay, then you can use a standard on/off-type petcock.

As long as you get one to fit, go ahead. If you do it, you will need to completely block off the vacuum tube from the carb.

Alternatively, you can install an in-line valve in your fuel line. You may have to fabricate the fittings...cost ..I would guess about $C15.
 
I'm using a 3/8 by 3/8 natural gas valve fromHome Depot/Leows. You will have to get an adapter for each end as the outer circumference is too big to get even 5/16 fuel line over. You will have to file/grind the threads off of the adapters to keep them from tearing up the hose. And you might have to make a couple of other mods to keep it from hitting your tank paint when turning on and off. If anyone wants the numbers for the parts let me know BY EMAIL OR PM and I'll scan the packages and number for you. Total cost with 6 feet of new fuel line was $14 US.
 
Jay B said:
I'm using a 3/8 by 3/8 natural gas valve fromHome Depot/Leows. You will have to get an adapter for each end as the outer circumference is too big to get even 5/16 fuel line over. You will have to file/grind the threads off of the adapters to keep them from tearing up the hose. And you might have to make a couple of other mods to keep it from hitting your tank paint when turning on and off. If anyone wants the numbers for the parts let me know BY EMAIL OR PM and I'll scan the packages and number for you. Total cost with 6 feet of new fuel line was $14 US.
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I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT YOU WERE A GAS JB :lol:
 
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re fuel petcock

Thanks guys

I didnt mind spending the money on a new valve , I would prefer to replace with the traditional type. Was hoping someone else might have done the leg work and might have already known what was a compatible swap!!My Suzuki dealer said there was no rebuild kit .I asked. Oh well.If I come up with anything I'll post it.
 
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david lewington said:
Thanks guys

I didnt mind spending the money on a new valve , I would prefer to replace with the traditional type. Was hoping someone else might have done the leg work and might have already known what was a compatible swap!!My Suzuki dealer said there was no rebuild kit .I asked. Oh well.If I come up with anything I'll post it.
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I think you missed it, David:

You can use a petcock from most other Suzuki bikes, especially if they are of similar displacement, or larger than yours. Any of them should have the same tank mounts, so your concern there will be fuel flow, and if it is a size lower or anything larger, then it will work. To verify the tank mount, check with a Suzuki dealer. If that doesn't work, post your information in this Forum..


Your main concern did not appear to be one of finding a suitable item, rather it was a concern over affordability.

Now you have ALL the options.
 
Well Scotty I know that company's have to make money but on 20 year old parts. They aren't going to get any more of my money than they have too get to keep my baby running. Course maybe after I get this other bike I wont worry so much about it. Right now every extra penny I have is going into the Cruiser Fund as we are calling it.
 
As to rebuild kits, the merchant featured in that link I provided earlier also sells rebuild kits. Riding season having arrived, I wasn't prepared to wait for parts when mine failed, so I bit the bullet and got a new petcock from Suzuki. I fully expect this one to last the next 21 years (probably longer, as the bike will be ridden regularly).
 
Take a look at e-Bay. There is one for a GS1100 there now.
 
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