Fuel Tap leak GS1000G

[Johno]

While warming the bike (1981 GS1000G) this morning I turned the fuel tap from on to Reserve and it started to leak.

This stopped when I turned it back to the on position.

Any suggestions on what gaskets or O rings should be replaced. The current tap is original and perished O rings would not be unusual?
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[landshark]

You can buy a petcock rebuild kit.
I think Z1 and the other usual suspects sell them.
I cant remember which one i bought mine from.

 

[landshark]

There is one, you may find a cheaper one?

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1508

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Some folks here have had good luck with a rebuild kit. But many more will recommend just buying a new one and forgetting about it for another 25 years.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

Success on a rebuild depends on the condition of the metal on yours. You most likley need the port divider or what ever you want to call it. Under the lever item #3 also need #2

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[Johno]

Fuel tap

Fuel tap

Thanks everyone your advice is much appreciated.