79 GS 1000 Carb "T" fittings

[ldr1340]

Hello,

Does anyone know of any replacements for the "T" fitting between carbs 2 and 3 since they are no longer available? Or a way to repair it. Mine is the one with the rubber sleeve with the o-ring-like ridges, and sure enough they are leakung. The other two are fine.

Thanks.

Dan

[Nessism]

You can buy a replacement from Z1 Enterprises, or off ebay. Not cheap though.

[ldr1340]

Thank you Ed, found them on each place. Brass from Z1 Ent for $5.99 and ebay for $21.00 with actual o-rings.

Cheers

Dan

[Adler]

I believe people have successfully put o-rings on the o-ring-less T's. Either just slip them on and jam them in or cut off the bumps and replace them with o-rings.

[Nessism]

I believe people have successfully put o-rings on the o-ring-less T's. Either just slip them on and jam them in or cut off the bumps and replace them with o-rings.

I wouldn't do this. Get the T that's machined with proper O-ring grooves.

This one might work. Please measure your old one and compare before purchasing. http://z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=4159

[hampshirehog]

If you have just put fuel in the carbs for the first time for a while leave it and see what happens. These tees appear to shrink when not used and quickly swell up with a drop of petrol.

[Octain]

I used teflon tape on mine.

[Nessism]

We're talking gasoline here people. You know, that stuff that makes flames and burns stuff. Please fix your bikes properly, your life may depend on it (or at least your bikes life).

[Octain]

We're talking gasoline here people. You know, that stuff that makes flames and burns stuff. Please fix your bikes properly, your life may depend on it (or at least your bikes life).

So you wouldnt recommend the use of teflon tape, Ed?
The fitting was snug, just wanted to make it more snug.

Although I havent put any miles on the bike, its not leaking as of yet.

[hampshirehog]

Ed, you must have seen the way those tees swell up if you dunk them in petrol (if they've dried out). I've no idea what type of rubber they are made of but they squeeze in squeaky like new. No risk whatsoever.

[Nessism]

Ed, you must have seen the way those tees swell up if you dunk them in petrol (if they've dried out). I've no idea what type of rubber they are made of but they squeeze in squeaky like new. No risk whatsoever.

I think this is fine as long as the black rubber coating on the T isn't cracked/split.

As for teflon tape, I'm not sure but in general I don't like the idea since it's a misapplication of that material.

[OldVet66]

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=4159