1980 GS1000G petcock search

[Buetra19]

So I can't find a match for this busted petcock anywhere online!! It is a Taikyoku or something like that- I will get pics when home. Anyone heard of this brand? Aftermarket? I want to get a replacement online, but fear that the mounting bolts won't line up (tried to match to another GS and they didn't line up.

Thanks!

[hikermikem]

Try searching for "dreaded petcock"

This one is informative:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=206025&highlight=dreaded+petcock

[Dogma]

Call Z1 Enterprises or order one from Boulevard Suzuki.

Hmm. They're getting pricier. $81 at Boulevard.

[tom203]

Take your old petcock off and measure bolt centerline spacing- always possible that someone has changed to a different petcock.

[Buetra19]

Thanks guys. gonna get on the case when i get home.

[Buetra19]

looks like a 44mm bolt spacing and 8mm outlet.

[Buetra19]

Taiyo Giken. Must have been a replacement

[Nessism]

44mm spacing makes your job easier. Easy to find a replacement.

[Buetra19]

oh good. Looks like they are about $50. Should I avoid leverless?

[Nessism]

Leverless petcock spacing is 50mm.


Part# 44300-45011
Desc COCK ASSY, FUEL

[Steve]

Try searching for "dreaded petcock"

Fortunately, the shaties escaped the "dreaded '80 petcock".

I have an '80 850G'K', my son has an '80 1000G, both of them with wonderful petcocks.

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[Dogma]

Fortunately, the shaties escaped the "dreaded '80 petcock".

I have an '80 850G'K', my son has an '80 1000G, both of them with wonderful petcocks.

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The '80 850GL has the dreaded leverless petcock.

[Buetra19]

Johnson and Wood in North Hollywood had plenty for me to pick from. Now i'm rollin! Love those guys!

[Steve]

The '80 850GL has the dreaded leverless petcock.

True enough, my condolences for your "L".

The "G" models escaped them, though.

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[Dogma]

True enough, my condolences for your "L".

The "G" models escaped them, though.

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No worries. Being my first bike, I didn't know I was supposed to hate it until people told me otherwise. The only thing I really don't like about it is the need to use a screwdriver to prime the carbs.