anybody ever use replacment petcocks from z1

[Sparky]

So I need a new petcock and I have the vacuum style without a lever. A new one is around $60 bucks but I was looking on Z1 and they have adapter plates for replacement petcocks that thread into them and its alot cheaper and simpler than the factory type. Just have to block off the vacuum line on the carbs.

I was just wondering if anyone else had used these.

[Octain]

I have an OE type on my 850. Works just fine.

[Stefnwolf]

I used one of these from Z1 last year.
I was laid up for nearly 3 months in the summer and couldn't ride. When I went to start the bike for the first time after that I found the engine was full of gas, and the petcock actually let a very small amount of fuel through even though it was off. It was enough to drain the tank in 2 months or so, as unfortunately must have also had a dodgy needle valve in one of the carbs.

I took the tap apart this winter and it really is very crude inside.
I've now gone back to a proper Suzuki petcock.

Another issue is you have to modify the tank to fit this, so to go back to OEM you will have to fab up a plate to fit between the tank and the OEM tap.

[almarconi]

I've got an oem type from z1 on my 750L, works just fine.

[Dave8338]

Bought mine from the Bike Bandit (though I'm sure they're all built by the same company) and have had NO problems. Store it with the tank full every winter and have yet to lose a drop.

[Dogma]

Yes, the OEM style works just great, so long as its age isn't measured in multiple decades.

[salty_monk]

I have got an OEM style from Z1 on my 750. Cost about $25 from memory.

Dan

[bwringer]

If you have never, ever, at any time in your life, EVER forgotten to do something (and I mean NEVER), then sure, get a manual petcock.

The rest of us with normal brains are much better off with OEM vacuum-operated petcocks. OEM petcocks are much better quality as well. They'll last another 20 years, easy.

[Sparky]

Another issue is you have to modify the tank to fit this, so to go back to OEM you will have to fab up a plate to fit between the tank and the OEM tap.

You mean a plate to go between the lever style petcock and the tank? If so thats what the first pic is.



And Im used to remembering to turn the fuel off as the wing I have uses a lever style as well.

[Octain]

I too am used to remembering to turn the fuel off, dirtbikes..
But it sure is nice not to.

[koolaid_kid]

If you have never, ever, at any time in your life, EVER forgotten to do something (and I mean NEVER), then sure, get a manual petcock.

The rest of us with normal brains are much better off with OEM vacuum-operated petcocks. OEM petcocks are much better quality as well. They'll last another 20 years, easy.

My 1967 T200 X-5 Invader (4th bike) had a vacuum-operated petcock. I have been spoiled ever since. When I had to replace my GS petcock over the winter, I ponied up and got a stock replacement. Hopefully it will last another 25 years. Cost per year, less than $3. Cost per day, less than $0.01.