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[ny_redneck04]

today was riding my 82 gs1100gk and its been running good till today.i was on my way to town and it acted like it ran out of gas fiddled around with it a bit on the side of the road checked the gas level wich was fine turned the petcock to prime it started fine and ran fine.after i parked for a bit i turned in back to run and it stumbled bad like it was starving for gas till i turned it back to prime then it ran fine so i drove home and parked it till i asked you all if you had any ideas.is my petcock i need of a rebuild/replace or is it in the carbs wich were rebuilt this winter? thanks....Pat

[almarconi]

Check the vacuum line going to the petcock, make sure its attached and in good shape.

How old is the petcock? If its the original it may be time for a rebuild or replacement. You could try taking it apart and inspecting the diaphragm.

[Gib]

today was riding my 82 gs1100gk and its been running good till today.i was on my way to town and it acted like it ran out of gas fiddled around with it a bit on the side of the road checked the gas level wich was fine turned the petcock to prime it started fine and ran fine.after i parked for a bit i turned in back to run and it stumbled bad like it was starving for gas till i turned it back to prime then it ran fine so i drove home and parked it till i asked you all if you had any ideas.is my petcock i need of a rebuild/replace or is it in the carbs wich were rebuilt this winter? thanks....Pat

Sounds like the petcock, or possibly the vacuum hose to the carb.

[nity11us]

From what I've read here and your symtoms I'd say you need a new petcock. Pro's I know he could search but whata' ya' got?

--Nity

[ny_redneck04]

when i did the valves and carbs i replaced all hoses and cleaned the "original" petcock which looked ok at the time but i will double check both issues and go from there.i might as well replace the petcock being its as far as i know the original thanks....Pat

[TheCafeKid]

Its time for a new petcock. You cant really "clean" or "rebuild" these things sucessfully. A couple guys have had luck, but its fleeting, and generally, they simply wont work right at all after attempting it. You could also be picking up crap in the bottom of the tank, but i would, were i you, replace the petcock. 40 something bucks and you wont have to worry about it for another 20+ years.

[Gib]

I don't get why everyone says you can't rebuild a petcock. Did the Japanese sprinkle them with fairy dust at the factory or something?

[SqDancerLynn1]

Rebuilding depends on how much corrosion in inside it? If you have the one with the screwdriver slot don't even try - just replace it. The lever one ??
The rebuild kit costs 1/2 the price of a replacement..

[ny_redneck04]

i no there is nothing in the tank being i had 2 dents pulled out off it by way of uni spotter so i flushed the tank clean.my petcock has the lever but im thinking i might better just buy a new one.will it hurt to ride it with it on the prime position?? id hate not to be riding it and with my luck with shipping who knows when id get the new one.thanks....Pat

[almarconi]

will it hurt to ride it with it on the prime position??

No it won't hurt anything. Just make sure to turn it off (turn the lever to on) after you are done riding. If you suspect the petcock is leaking in the on position then clamp the line when you park the bike. That way there is no chance of gas running into engine.

[dr_fosg8]

Riding with the petcock on prime will not hurt anything, so long as you remember to turn it back to run when you shut off the engine.

Hah, Mr. almarconi you were posting while i was reading!

[ny_redneck04]

thanks for all the info and tips very much appreciated ............Pat