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Petcock alternative?

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Is there a petcock from another bike that can replace the vacuum operated petcock on an 81 GS850? I rebuilt the petcock on mine twice, once with K&L and second time with Suzuki parts, and it started leaking again after turning it to reserve one time. Now in the run position it's still leaking a slow drip. With the tank removed and the petcock in the run or reserve position it continues a slow drip out of the outlet tube. Thanks, tommyturbo2
 
Just replace it with a new petcock - one can be had from Z1 Enterprises for an affordable price.
 
Get a new pet cock or pingle valve. Members have had very mixed results with rebuild kits.
 
bccap said:
You'll have to cross reference to see if the 80 and 81 petcocks are the same, ...
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On the 850, they are, but the one shown in that ad is not the correct one. :D

I just looked through George's store listing, did not see any that were proper for the 850G. :(

A new one from Boulevard Suzuki is $77.56.

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Oops...Sorry about that. I just looked through George's compatible vehicles and it appears to be for the L tank.Too bad, his prices are excellent.
 
You can never go wrong with a Pingle. More expensive but well worth it. Very well made pet cock and easy to use. I love mine
 
bomber737 said:
You can never go wrong with a Pingle. More expensive but well worth it. Very well made pet cock and easy to use. I love mine
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I've got a pingle on my 1100, and a vacuum pet cock on my 750. I won't lie, I sometimes forget to turn off the pingle. The pingle is very effective when used properly though :)
 
Z1 does not carry the one for the 81' IIRC. Just tried to buy one for my 80' and believe they are the same
 
I'm interested in purchasing a Pingel when I save a few more pennies. Do they offer adapter plates for most of the gs bikes?
 
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