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    Fuel Tap leak GS1000G

    While warming the bike (1981 GS1000G) this morning I turned the fuel tap from on to Reserve and it started to leak.

    This stopped when I turned it back to the on position.

    Any suggestions on what gaskets or O rings should be replaced. The current tap is original and perished O rings would not be unusual?

    Johno

    current rides 1981 GS1000G and 2005 GSX1400
    1977 Kawasaki KZ400 D4

    previous bikes 1978 GS1000HC
    1977 GS400
    1974 Montesa 250
    1960s Kawasaki 175

    #2
    You can buy a petcock rebuild kit.
    I think Z1 and the other usual suspects sell them.
    I cant remember which one i bought mine from.

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      #3
      There is one, you may find a cheaper one?

      Z1 Enterprises specializes in quality Motorcycle parts for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha Classic Japanese motorcycles from the 1970's and 1980's.

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        #4
        Hi,

        Some folks here have had good luck with a rebuild kit. But many more will recommend just buying a new one and forgetting about it for another 25 years.


        Thank you for your indulgence,

        BassCliff

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          #5
          Success on a rebuild depends on the condition of the metal on yours. You most likley need the port divider or what ever you want to call it. Under the lever item #3 also need #2

          3 44341-33150
          2 44353-33154

          Last edited by Guest; 01-29-2010, 08:24 PM.

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            #6
            Fuel tap

            Thanks everyone your advice is much appreciated.
            Johno

            current rides 1981 GS1000G and 2005 GSX1400
            1977 Kawasaki KZ400 D4

            previous bikes 1978 GS1000HC
            1977 GS400
            1974 Montesa 250
            1960s Kawasaki 175

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