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GS1000 (and posssibly other GS) Petcock Solution/Alternative

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I forgot to post this sooner. Awhile back when I got my '78 1000 the petcock was shot. My buddy David is a mechanic and also has a '78 1000 and and happened to be working on a Kawasaki Sherpa at the dealership. He got a petcock for the sherpa in and thought that it looked like it would fit perfectly on the '78 and it did. Mounted exactly like original. I'm sure it would have other applications as well. I'm not sure of the year sherpa (I think it was '01) but I will find out Tuesday and let you guys know for sure. Very good and economical solution (I think it was maybe $15-20).

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Trying to resurrect this thread for a little further discussion. I don't think the KLR250 is the correct model. That petcock only has one fitting that I can find on it for a fuel hose. Is it possible that it was the KLR650? That one is clearly a vacuum model with two hose barbs. The larger displacement engine would be more in line with our larger bikes too.
 
I pulled apart a CA tank from a 78 Yamaha 750 Triple which has 2 petcocks, both fit our tanks. Most Asian made bikes have the same bolt pattern between 78-91 from what I've both found and researched.
 
Texas Don said:
Trying to resurrect this thread for a little further discussion. I don't think the KLR250 is the correct model. That petcock only has one fitting that I can find on it for a fuel hose. Is it possible that it was the KLR650? That one is clearly a vacuum model with two hose barbs. The larger displacement engine would be more in line with our larger bikes too.
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Just saw this Don. I know my mechanic said it was from a super sherpa (KLR250). If you look at the fiche you just can't see the other fitting because it is in the back of the assembly.

Also on a KLR650 the one fitting comes out horizontally then turns down. On the sherpa it just sticks out horizontally. Here is a pic looking through carbs from right side of bike. You can see the fitting clearly on back.

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I'm gonna have to check this out, I've been trying to find a serviceable
petcock for my '79 GS1000E, and this might be what I need. If so, it's a bounty for me.
 
I ordered a 250 sherpa petcock to try on my GS1000.I'll let you guys know when it gets here.
 
Rover said:
I ordered a 250 sherpa petcock to try on my GS1000.I'll let you guys know when it gets here.
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Which GS1000? as I see you have 3, I'm assuming it's either for the '78 or '79 since '80 petcocks are still readily available, at least aftermarket. Please let us know how it works out. Thanks in advance!
 
sedelen said:
Which GS1000? as I see you have 3, I'm assuming it's either for the '78 or '79 since '80 petcocks are still readily available, at least aftermarket. Please let us know how it works out. Thanks in advance!
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Aint the 78's readily available too?
Last I looked you could get one for the "fair" price of around 325 bux:cool:
What a jip!
 
sedelen said:
Which GS1000? as I see you have 3, I'm assuming it's either for the '78 or '79 since '80 petcocks are still readily available, at least aftermarket. Please let us know how it works out. Thanks in advance!
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It's for a 79 GS1000
 
Octain said:
Aint the 78's readily available too?
Last I looked you could get one for the "fair" price of around 325 bux:cool:
What a jip!
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Yeah, they're still available under a revised part number, $262 at Boulevard Suzuki. Don't know about you, but I find that a little "cost prohibitive."
 
steve murdoch said:
Good to know, Russ. I have one that requires forearms like Popeye to operate.
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Highway_Glider said:
Mine need Popeye himself.
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If your petcock is hard to turn, but otherwise operates just fine, that's an easy fix. :D

Remove the petcock from the tank. Remove the two screws on the retainer ring on the front, slide the selector lever out of the assembly. Be careful, there is a spring at the back. Use a Scotch-brite pad or some 400-600 sandpaper to clean the outer surface of the barrel on the selector. It also helps if you have a wire brush that you can stick into a drill to clean out the inner surface of the petcock housing. Apply a thin layer of silicone or lithium grease, put it back together, enjoy your "new" petcock. :cool:

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Steve said:
If your petcock is hard to turn, but otherwise operates just fine, that's an easy fix. :D

Remove the petcock from the tank. Remove the two screws on the retainer ring on the front, slide the selector lever out of the assembly. Be careful, there is a spring at the back. Use a Scotch-brite pad or some 400-600 sandpaper to clean the outer surface of the barrel on the selector. It also helps if you have a wire brush that you can stick into a drill to clean out the inner surface of the petcock housing. Apply a thin layer of silicone or lithium grease, put it back together, enjoy your "new" petcock. :cool:

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WD40 usually helps too.
 
Octain said:
WD40 usually helps too.
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WD40 works well for me also, lubricates that seal which will dry out and makes it hard to turn. Not worth it for me to tear it all apart when all I got to do is hit it with a shot of WD40.
 
Well,Received my Kawasaki petcock 51023-1346
No Way will this work on a GS1000 or prob any other Suzuki
the mounting holes are different dimensions,about 35 mm.
there is only one "nozzle" coming off the petcock for hose attachment
not two.
on-off-reserve positions ...no prime
fuel inlet "pipe is about 6 inches tall.
Guess I'll return it.:(







russr33 said:
It is a vacuum petcock. Here is the fische from partshark; scroll down just a bit and you will see petcock. Looks like I might have been a little off about the price, but maybe my dealer was cheaper. I'll check on correct year and price tomorrow.

http://www.partshark.com/fiche_sect...Motorcycles&make=KAWASAKI&year=2001&fveh=8665
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