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Replace Petcock - Options

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So the bike I just bought (Link to that thread)has a very very rusty tank. I am going to try electrolysis on it here in the next few days. The petcock doesn't turn and with all of the bad things I have heard about them I think I will replace it. This is how it looked when I pulled it out.

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I haven't read yet what I should replace it with. A stock Suzuki replacement that matches this or a different model?
 
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Scrap it and order a new one from Bike Bandit or your favorite on;ine provider...I think I got mine from georgefix.com

REPLACE IT and save yourself ALOT of headaches!!! :?
 
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Dave8338 said:
Scrap it and order a new one from Bike Bandit or your favorite on;ine provider...I think I got mine from georgefix.com

REPLACE IT and save yourself ALOT of headaches!!! :?
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I totally agree with Dave. It won't cost you much, it's really important, it will last you for a long time and it's easy to get one.:-D

Oh, in answer to your second question, I think I'd probably get an OEM replacement but, as long as you're sure you've got a good fitting match, it really doesn't matter. Just don't settle for something different or you'll have a new set of problems!
 
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i got an aftermarket from z1enterprises. works great. only thing is that unlike yours where the fuel outlet comes out the side, the outlet comes out the back, had a couple issues with fuel line binding but it's all sorted out now.
 
basic said:
i got an aftermarket from z1enterprises. works great. only thing is that unlike yours where the fuel outlet comes out the side, the outlet comes out the back, had a couple issues with fuel line binding but it's all sorted out now.
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Can you rotate the back plate to change the outlet position?
 
I'm running a Pingel it works well but has no vacuum shutoff. you have to buy the petcock and adapter plate separate. If I were to do it again I think I would go back with a stock replacement though.
 
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