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    petcock replacement 1980 gs1000e

    Hi, I have a gs1000e with leverless vacuum petcock with 50mm bolt spacings, the problem - I have aftermarket clocks fitted so I do not have a fuel gauge now, what I am looking for is a vacuum petcock with 50mm bolt spacings WITH a RESERVE lever , I have heard that a gs750 petcock may be an option, but thought maybe someone has done this before and can tell me if iit's an option or not !!! thanks for reading , any help / advice would be most appreciated,
    Many thanks
    Steve
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    All the 50mm bolt spacing taps are the same design. Your only option is to use something like a Pingel.
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      #3
      The leverless petcock is low profile to avoid hitting the carbs. Not sure anything else would fit.

      Order a new one from Suzuki and be done with it. I wouldn't get aftermarket even though they look similar and are cheaper. That model petcock is quite fragile, the check valve in the back cover in particular. I bought an aftermarket one and it never worked right. Get the Suzuki version and you will have a better chance at success. Oh, and when the check valve in the cover fails the prime won't work anymore. AND, in order to make Prime work you have to crank the engine some to get it to engage.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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        #4
        The title wasn't specific enough - 1980 gs1000e !! So I thought I would highlight what I'm after, and it worked as I got a reply about a pingel which is good news for me !

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          #5
          Thanks for the info Nessism !

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            #6
            I'd get a Pingel plate with an offset port with a matching petcock.
            I've used these for years with no problem.
            Plug the "2 vacuum port and forget about it.
            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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              #7
              Chef
              Do you have a link for what I need for that set up,
              Thanks
              Steve

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                #8
                http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemDescription=Pingel+Petcock+Ad apter+Plate+50mm+3%2f8+NPT&item=TU49-8861

                http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemDescription=Pingel+Petcock+Pi ngel+Single+Outlet+3%2f8+NPT&item=TU03-0505
                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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                  #9
                  Chef, thanks for the links, much appreciated,
                  Thanks
                  Steve

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