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    "OEM equivalent" petcock on ebay. Need your opinion.

    Found this on ebay. Not OEM but it does say "OEM Equivalent". Trying to save some money. Anyone buy and use from this manufacturer? I'm thinking it's OEM from factory supplier selling them on the side. What is your opinion?

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GS650-GS750-GS850-GS1000-Fuel-Petcock-Gas-Switch-/380376806016#ht_1046wt_952
    Tags: ebay petcock, fuel petcock, petcock
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    Ask the seller if it's a K&L brand. I've had good luck with their petcocks.
    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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      #3
      Looks like the ones sold by Z1, only more expensive.
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        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
        Looks like the ones sold by Z1, only more expensive.
        Hint Hint
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #5
          Looks like one I got for 450, works great, but gas and vacum line are o opposite side so can make it harder to get lines on without any kinks. terrylee

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            #6
            Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
            Ask the seller if it's a K&L brand. I've had good luck with their petcocks.
            No need to ask the seller, it's right there in the ad:.
            Item specifics

            Part Brand: K&LManufacturer Part Number: 18-4358
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              #7
              Thanks!

              Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
              Looks like the ones sold by Z1, only more expensive.
              If I found the correct "Z1" then it looks like they resell the K&L's.
              Z1 Enterprises - Specializing in Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Parts, Including New Old Stock & Aftermarket Parts
              http://www.z1enterprises.com/Petcock-vacuum-Suzuki-1715.aspx
              Z1 Enterprises specializes in quality Motorcycle parts for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha Classic Japanese motorcycles from the 1970's and 1980's.


              So I suppose K&L is the way to go, just a matter of price then. Thanks guys.

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                #8
                Just a note: I've bought through PeakMoto and they shipped fast, and were very accommodating on grouping multiple items together to save on shipping. The parts were exactly what they had advertised. I'd definitely buy from them again.
                '83 GS650G
                '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                  #9
                  OEM for me

                  I went OEM for not a significant amount more and have the peace of mind that it will definitely fit and probably last another 30 years.
                  Johno

                  current rides 1981 GS1000G and 2005 GSX1400
                  1977 Kawasaki KZ400 D4

                  previous bikes 1978 GS1000HC
                  1977 GS400
                  1974 Montesa 250
                  1960s Kawasaki 175

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Johno View Post
                    I went OEM for not a significant amount more and have the peace of mind that it will definitely fit and probably last another 30 years.
                    Hint.
                    OEM, 30 years.

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                      #11
                      Thanks for your input guys. Use OEM if I can afford it. If not K&L will be next best thing but I'm taking a chance by not going OEM.

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