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GS1000 petcock filter.

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steve murdoch

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The tank sat for 4? years with gas in it.
Even using Stabil, the fuel filter in the tank has turned to mush.
None of the petcock repair kits i have seen contain a filter.
Do i just do without and go with an in-line filter? Any suggestions?
 
You can operate without that screen, and I suspect that a mainly clogged petcock screen is one major under-diagnosed problem.

My 82 GS850 would stammer & die at highway speeds again and again -- and I'd have to wait with the petcock on Prime for a minute or two, and then I'd be back in business for maybe a mile. I gutted that screen, and the problem was gone forever.

Sorry, I don't have a specific suggestion for an inline filter. Some forum users think that they're an extremely bad idea, but I think as long as they're plumbed properly you'll be OK.
 
Try ebay for a new petcock

Try ebay for a new petcock

I've seen them for sale on ebay NOS and aftermarket.
Between $59.00 for after market & $99 for NOS,
 
steve murdoch said:
Thanks for the replies.
I had the idea that the '78/'79 GS1000 petcock was a unique part?
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It is kinda unique, mainly because of the positioning of the fuel and vacuum lines, separates it from others, but then again, they all share many of the same parts.
You can if you wish still buy one new.
But it will cost you, $267.29 plus shipping at Boulevard Suzuki, and that's a discounted price from retail, $356.32.
Item 1-1 or 1-2 in this parts fiche.
http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fich...y=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1978&fveh=2146
 
Makes me glad I bought a spare for my 79 gs850. OEM from BikeBandit like $67 during a sale 4-5 years ago..
 
sedelen said:
It is kinda unique, mainly because of the positioning of the fuel and vacuum lines, separates it from others, but then again, they all share many of the same parts.
You can if you wish still buy one new.
But it will cost you, $267.29 plus shipping at Boulevard Suzuki, and that's a discounted price from retail, $356.32.
Item 1-1 or 1-2 in this parts fiche.
http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fich...y=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1978&fveh=2146
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Yeah i remember when that price jump happened 5? or so years ago.
I bought a couple used ones off EBay when the price jumped and now i have 3 that need attention all without filters.
 
steve murdoch said:
Yeah i remember when that price jump happened 5? or so years ago.
I bought a couple used ones off EBay when the price jumped and now i have 3 that need attention all without filters.
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Don't know why, but it seems all the other new oem petcocks sell for at least half a much. Still a $100 is allot to pay for a petcock I think.
 
steve murdoch said:
The tank sat for 4? years with gas in it.
Even using Stabil, the fuel filter in the tank has turned to mush.
None of the petcock repair kits i have seen contain a filter.
Do i just do without and go with an in-line filter? Any suggestions?
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take out the petcock of the tank and
put the petcock into a jar with alcohol for 24 hours

alternative you can disassemble the petchock and clean with alcohol
 
sedelen said:
Cheap,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Suzuki...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a80000438&vxp=mtr

or almost as cheap,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Suzuki...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3e547284&vxp=mtr
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Funny....I bought the "almost as cheap" one for my GS1000G. Came in the mail today and when I went out to grab the tank I realized it already had one on it! I could have sworn it was missing. must have been thinking about the parts bike tank. Haven't tested the one that's on there who knows, I might still need it. Guess I need to pay closer attention though :confused:
 
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