1978 GS1000E Fuel Petcock - Conversion?

[philosopheriam]

Folks,

I've done my searching - I know new petcocks are expensive and the K&L rebuild kits are rumored to not work well.

I read on the forum that some people are using a petcock from A GS750 - does anyone know the part # or the model year of the 750 that this petcock came from?

Mine isn't leaking, but after 35 years, I can't assume that it will work forever. My bike has the VM carbs.

[Rover]

From Boulivard Suzuzki parts finder fuel cocks

GS750 44300-45011 82.78
GS1000 44300-44011 267.29

If they were interchangeable the part number would be the same.
I'm not sure of the spacing of the mounting bolts on the 750 vs the 1000.

[philosopheriam]

I know the petcocks are physically different - the vacuum and fuel hose nipples are in different locations.

However, if the fuel and vacuum lines are extended, will a petcock from a 750 work? If so, what year?

[sedelen]

I know the petcocks are physically different - the vacuum and fuel hose nipples are in different locations.

However, if the fuel and vacuum lines are extended, will a petcock from a 750 work? If so, what year?

PM Chuck Hahn, he has experience in this area, 750 petcocks on 1000's that is.

[kdo58]

i bought my petcock from here

http://www.buyatvsonline.com/gas-valve-fuel-petcock-07-for-chinese-atvs-dirt-bikes-go-karts-p-9491.html

[Big T]

Folks,

I've done my searching - I know new petcocks are expensive and the K&L rebuild kits are rumored to not work well.

I read on the forum that some people are using a petcock from A GS750 - does anyone know the part # or the model year of the 750 that this petcock came from?

Mine isn't leaking, but after 35 years, I can't assume that it will work forever. My bike has the VM carbs.

Well, since it is working, just pull out the handle and replace the disc and the O ring and go from there

[philosopheriam]

PM Chuck Hahn, he has experience in this area, 750 petcocks on 1000's that is.

Thank you, sir!

[chuck hahn]

As i stated when I replied to his pm...78 and 79 750 petcocks are the exact same body and bolt spacing as the 78 1000 C and Es are. Only thing is the way the nipples face, but the lines hook up without any pinching. And as was stated above...about less than half what a 1000 costs.

[John Kat]

As i stated when I replied to his pm...78 and 79 750 petcocks are the exact same body and bolt spacing as the 78 1000 C and Es are. Only thing is the way the nipples face, but the lines hook up without any pinching. And as was stated above...about less than half what a 1000 costs.

A guy sold me an "original" GS 1000 C petcock that looked very similar to the original but...it interfers with the side of the tank
Could it be a GS 750 petcock?

[sedelen]

A guy sold me an "original" GS 1000 C petcock that looked very similar to the original but...it interfers with the side of the tank
Could it be a GS 750 petcock?

This is a very poor example of a '78/'79 GS1000C/EC/N/EN/S petcock.
The vacuum tube on the left points about the 10 o'clock point, and the fuel line comes out about the 3 o'clock point.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-SUZUKI-GS1000-GAS-FUEL-PETCOCK-TAP-SPOUT-/261305212245?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd7011d55&vxp=mtr

[rustybronco]

(NOTE*** it has an incorrect screen for a 1978 model)

[Big T]

Here's a few good shots

[John Kat]

I will have a close look at mine tomorrow and I'll post pictures

[chuck hahn]

Dale...if anyone concerned with the telescopic screen slight difference ( which I havent really noticed it ) they can simply switch it out. Point is that its the same body, same bolt spacing, same drop from the tank bottom and noone would ever know unless they looked at the nipples. And your at half the price too boot.

[John Kat]

Here's the petcock I bought thinking it would fit my GS 1000 C
Is this the one from a GS 750?
Apparently not from the pictures I've seen.
It sure does interfere with the side of the tank!
In any case this type of petcock is incompatible with the later GS 1000's fitted with BS carbs and original air box...