petcock question

[whiterabbitt]

occasionally my petcock leaks flooding the engine. my question is; if I set the lever between settings, like between on an reserve, will this still happen?

it really only happens when there are extreme temp changes, like the 50 degree days and 20 degree nights ive been experiencing lateley.

[allojohn]

occasionally my petcock leaks flooding the engine. my question is; if I set the lever between settings, like between on an reserve, will this still happen?

it really only happens when there are extreme temp changes, like the 50 degree days and 20 degree nights ive been experiencing lateley.

These buggers are notoriously tricky to fix - buy a new one.

[sedelen]

Cold weather can shrink the rubber parts inside your petcock causing a leak.
In particular there's a rubber gasket, more like an specialized O ring, these get hard
brittle and often cause leaks, I've had a couple fail because of age.
It's item number 3 on this parts fiche, but replacing that doesn't guarantee it will stop leaking.
You can still get a new OEM petcock for $75 and change from Boulevard Suzuki.

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=94673&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1977&fveh=2133

[Dave8338]

These buggers are notoriously tricky to fix - buy a new one.

X2


Less than $60 US to your front door. Tis the FIRST thing I order when picking up a "new" bike.

Best money you'll spend on the bike.

[tkent02]

You can give your petcock a mechanical "off" position, search the archives.
It takes a little grinding, no big deal.