petcock rebuild kit

[m dammeyer]

I'm new to gs resources and was hoping someone had info on where I might find a petcock rebuild kit for my 79 gs 550 l. I've tried local suzuki dealers, websites like Old bike barn, etc., and even ebay. seems like they are available for 81' and newer, but can't find it anywhere. would rather not buy an aftermarket petcock for 115$ so any suggestions? thanks!

[hampshirehog]

Here you go:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/reference/petcock.aspx

And welcome aboard the good ship GSR

[jwhelan65]

I would just buy the new one. There has been alot of discussion on here about this and issues with kits being no good. Save yourself the headaches and start fresh.

[kparkfan]

Yes the guy I bought my 1100 from rebuilt the petcock and it lasted all of a couple months. Z1enterprises has new ones for pretty cheap. Id go that route instead.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. m dammeyer,

If you call Z1 Enterprises they will make sure you get a new petcock that fits. Otherwise good luck with the rebuild. There are many vendors listed in your "mega-welcome". And here it is!......

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[Turtleface]

I'd vote for the replacement. Only a very small number of folks have had luck with the rebuilds, it seems to be dumb luck rather than any amount of skill, some very talented people on here have had rebuilds go south on them. It's not a matter of mechanical aptitude, but of parts quality, I believe.

[Dave8338]

I would just buy the new one. There has been alot of discussion on here about this and issues with kits being no good. Save yourself the headaches and start fresh.

Can't say anymore than this. For $50+- you will not make another upgrade to your bike that does so much and costs so little.

I've said it MANY time before...I have a nice paper weight that reaches 60mph+ in my shop, if you need a good example of why NOT to rebuild a petcock. Just ain't worth it IMHO.

Welcome to the GSR, your bike thanks you!

[bwringer]

Also, stay away from Old Bike Barn. They are a well-known fraud operation.

[m dammeyer]

Thanks everyone for the advice, looks like I'll be calling z1 on monday morning!