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    Another K&L fail

    My 78 1000C has stood for several months so today I gassed it up ......

    damn petcock leaking fuel
    damn float valves passing fuel

    all done before I joined this site and saw the mixed reviews on these products

    not impressed at all ........ 78 has that damn freaky overpriced petcock as well

    oh well ..... partzilla and cycle o'rings here I come

    happy Christmas
    78 GS1000C- Now sporting 1100E suspension and numerous goodies
    82 GS750E/82 1100E/ GSXR Frankenstein bike completed
    83 1100E "rescue bike" saved from the barn
    2008 Bking - Torque Torque Torque
    Next project slowly coalescing

    #2
    Stock 77 or 78 750 petcock. Same body but the nipples face to the left instead of to the back. Bolts right up. May need longer fuel and vac line but thats all. Best thing is its about 1/3 the price of the 1000 Pcocks.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      After 1 petcock and a K&L kit that leaked also. I went with the pingle valve with ON OFF and RESERVE Flows more and no more problems. Since I work for a Suzuki dealer I installed OEM needle and seats. May cost more but can't beat them for reliability.
      Originally posted by bsharpish View Post
      My 78 1000C has stood for several months so today I gassed it up ......

      damn petcock leaking fuel
      damn float valves passing fuel

      all done before I joined this site and saw the mixed reviews on these products

      not impressed at all ........ 78 has that damn freaky overpriced petcock as well

      oh well ..... partzilla and cycle o'rings here I come

      happy Christmas
      Last edited by gs11ezrydr; 12-24-2016, 11:46 PM.
      sigpic 82 gs1100ez 1168 Wiseco,Web .348 Cams,Falicon Sprockets,Star Racing Ported Head,1mm o/s Stainless Valves,APE Springs,Bronze Guides,etc.APE Billet Tensioner,36CV Carbs,Stage 3 Dynojet,Plenum w/K&N filter,Trued,Welded,Balanced,Crank w/Katana rods & Billet left end, FBG backcut trans, VHR HD Clutch basket,APE nut,VHR High volume oil pump gears,1150 Oil cooler,V&H Megaphone header w/Competition baffle,Dyna S,Coils,Wires,etc.Other misc.mods.

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        #4
        thanks all - Ive had mixed results with pingel on road bikes (o ring failure) ... so will try the 750 petcock first - YUGE saving

        Thanks all
        78 GS1000C- Now sporting 1100E suspension and numerous goodies
        82 GS750E/82 1100E/ GSXR Frankenstein bike completed
        83 1100E "rescue bike" saved from the barn
        2008 Bking - Torque Torque Torque
        Next project slowly coalescing

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          #5
          One last quick question - Airbox hoses

          I seem to remember 77-78 GS750 work with 78 GS1000 airbox ( suzuki don't sell them for the 1000) ... Is my memory correct ??
          78 GS1000C- Now sporting 1100E suspension and numerous goodies
          82 GS750E/82 1100E/ GSXR Frankenstein bike completed
          83 1100E "rescue bike" saved from the barn
          2008 Bking - Torque Torque Torque
          Next project slowly coalescing

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            #6
            Yes...same boots and intake manifolds.

            #10 here.....

            Last edited by chuck hahn; 12-25-2016, 01:22 AM.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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