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More 1980 GS550E Petcock Discussion.

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XenoMorph

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So... My petcock is leaking a little....

My 1980 GS550E has this on it:

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But on all the parts diagrams, it says I should have this:

Petcock.jpg


What's the deal? Is my petcock not the original?

Randi
 
The one in the diagram is the replacement for yours (as far as I know). :-s It looks just like the one I replaced on my 650L.
 
The one you have is the same one on my bike when I got it. Don't think it was original. That being said, when you replace, get one fromn Z1, not an OEM part (which suck).
 
The photo shows the early style petcock - same as on my '79 550E. I’ll measure the distance between mounting holes later tonight if that will help you id the correct part.

As far as OE verses aftermarket from Z1, my vote goes for OE. I haven’t been impressed with much of the K&L stuff (petcock mfr.), although it’s not junk either. OE stuff is pretty solid and hard to beat for quality.
 
Okay, well there's one on ebay right now that looks just like the one currently on my bike, I was thinking of bidding on it... says it doesn't leak... the one on my bike now after measuring is a 44mm with an off center hole it looks....
 
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