Georgefixit

[speedzter2000]

Almost all (if not all - there's been some debate) 1980 GS's had the infamous "leverless petcock." My 550L has it, a 1000G I once had has it. If your 550 didn't have it I would guess it's a fluke (or as previously mentioned, a 1981 with an '80 title).

Sounds to me like you're getting steamed at Georgefix without it all being his fault. If he sent you a diaphram from the same specs he used to send you the correct 1980 petcock, it stands to reason that it wouldn't fit your oddball petcock. I'm not saying that yours is actually wrong ... just that it's the exception for an '80 - not the rule.

I'd take a deep breath and cut him a break. Although I've never dealt with him myself I've heard nothing but glowing reviews from those who have.

Regards,

Whatever the case may be, it still irritates me that he ALSO over-charged me on the shipping. This has been MY experience, and I'd rather take my business elsewhere from now on.
I previously had 3 good transactions with him.
He made no offer to cover MY shipping, etc.
Quite frankly, I'm pretty fed-up with the sellers on e-bay.

[81gs750bagger]

i ordered petcock from george , it leaked profusely,,i emailed him he said to return it and he sent me another one that worked great..but it was a couple of week wait on the turnaround

[J_C]

i ordered petcock from george , it leaked profusely,,i emailed him he said to return it and he sent me another one that worked great..but it was a couple of week wait on the turnaround

How was the leak, you mean into the carbs? I might have the same problem... not sure yet. But I know my tank was suddenly empty one day