Petcock Blue's

[KIWI GS1000L]

Hi Guy's I have a 79 1000L and 80 550L both have the same problem that they real hard to start after sitting for a day or two.They both have the same, petcock horizontal vacuum diaphragm's with no tap's ,both work when you apply vacuum manually,eg. fuel flow's.Can't find a petcock like them in any bike manual or fich.I do have an 1100 one with reserve, prime, on the only problem is the L petcock is wider across the bolt hole's therefore the 1100 won't fit unless I file the holes out.
I would like to know is it a common problem on GS L's and what to do.
Cheer's Tony

[chuckycheese]

Yeah..

Yes, the petcocks on many of the GS models are horrible. Many of us have switched to Pingels but it's not a cheap alternative, (considering that all you really care about it getting gas from the tank into the carbs).

The biggest problem you have is finding something else suitable that will be compatible with the necessary size, thread pattern, etc.

By the way, New Zealand is wonderful. My girl friend and I spent time there (she was there for almost a year backpacking) and have been accepted for emmigration....but we didn't go....as of yet. Great country!

[cloudbreakmd]

Would one of these two work? http://www.delmarvapowersports.net/c...tCategoryCode= Plus the mounting kit from: http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...eafCatId=41305

[KIWI GS1000L]

Petcock Blues

Hi guy's thank's for your replie's ,Filed out the 1100 one and fitted to the 1000L seem's to ok and it's got a reserve, big bonus!
Will put up with 550L one until I can source a pringle petcock in New Zealand as the online shop's in the STATE'S won't ship international even though they state they do.
Cheers Tony

[Llamaguy]

I have the petcock blues, or at least a blue petcock because I haven't painted it yet and the panel around it is black, hehe