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fuel petcock

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Hey there- noob here. I just got my first bike a 1980 gsl 850 I think the petcock is leaking fuel into the #2 cyl- poor running sometimes, smoke.
the problem I have is I cannot seem to find a replacement online, the parts breakdown show a bolt on petcock(2 bolts, flange and gasket) mine screws on with a double threaded nut. Any suggestions??? Where would I find one?

Thanks alot!

-Nick
nickster1_99@yahoo.com
 
Hey Nick, Welcome....:D

They sell rebuild kits for the petcocks....ebay has them...I think Z1 does too....and I'm sure other places...
Sometimes rebuilding them works, sometimes it doesn't...

The most "for sure" way of doing it, is to just buy a new OEM one through a Suzuki dealer...
Either local or flatoutmotorcycles.com or bikebandit.com can get ya one.
I think they run in the $40-50 range...but you know it will work.

Or you can go aftermarket, like a Pingal, for about a C-note...

HTH,
 
fuel petcock

The unit listed on bikebandit doesn't look the same, that unit bolts to tank, mine screws on. @ flatout motorcycles they want $175.00 for the unit that looks correct. JEEZ! thats alot! I am gonna try to find a suzuki dealer by me and see what they sho and how much. Thanks alot!
 
monzanick said:
The unit listed on bikebandit doesn't look the same, that unit bolts to tank, mine screws on. @ flatout motorcycles they want $175.00 for the unit that looks correct. JEEZ! thats alot! I am gonna try to find a suzuki dealer by me and see what they sho and how much. Thanks alot!
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Wow!....that's a lot and flatout usually has the best prices...
I wonder why so high...what model/year bike are we talking about here...????
 
monzanick said:
The unit listed on bikebandit doesn't look the same, that unit bolts to tank, mine screws on. @ flatout motorcycles they want $175.00 for the unit that looks correct.
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I just looked at Flatout. On the fuelcock page, item #1, part number 44300-45011, Cock Assy, Fuel. Price: $62.03.
It appears that you happen to have the L model, it's a different part number. 44300-47270, Price: $58.74

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Sounds like you might have some sort of aftermarket replacement petcock already -- can you post a photo?
 
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I'll try to get a pic tonight. the tank has been j-b welded by the petcock, i guess it could be aftermarket. I dunno, its ALL new 2 me!
 
This is info about my 750L, but I suspect the 850 may be the same...

The 1980 L model only has prime and on, and there isn't a lever, you move it with a screwdriver. So it is easy to tell if you are on the original or not, if it has a lever , it's not original.

I can take a photo of mine if it is any use to you, it is oem.
 
lets try this attachment

lets try this attachment

pic??? I hope this pic clears things up.. sideways view
 
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