Petcock problems

[jeff langmack]

Been a while, I decided to try the prime position on my 1979 GS850G, I should have known better, now it leaks. Help! Thanks Geoff

[thewiz]

Need more info. Where exactly is it leaking? At the petcock or carbs?

[jeff langmack]

petcock problems

At the petcock, Geoff

[tom203]

Been a while, I decided to try the prime position on my 1979 GS850G, I should have known better, now it leaks. Help! Thanks Geoff

I move mine often (original) and it never leaked till this summer when it started dribbling gas down vacuum line when suction was applied. Wisdom on this site says just replace the petcock and not worry about it-the rebuild kits are dubious. New one will run about $50.

[sedelen]

A new OEM one from Boulevard Suzuki will run you $75 and change.

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=95135&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1979&fveh=2141

But, before I'd even consider replacing it, I think you should find out where the leak is coming from. There's a O ring that fits around the selector lever that I've had leak, especially in cooler weather, cheap fix if it is and there's those washers around the mounting bolts, and it could just be the mating O ring type of seal where the petcock mounts the tank. Check your bolts, screws and hoses to make sure they're snug.

[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. jeff langmack,

You can try a rebuild kit, making sure the mating surfaces are clean and smooth. BUT rebuilding the petcock is a 50-50 proposition at best. You can't go wrong with a new one (OEM preferably) because it will last another 25 years or so.

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