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**chuckycheese** · 03-09-2004, 12:09 PM

Oh, boy!

I've got the same bike you do and consider myself to be an expert on this subject...not by choice, but because of all the problems I've had in the past. Your petcock does have a prime position (which probably doesn't work) but it doesn't have a reserve. They only used those petcocks on a number of 1980 models and they work very poorly.

The reason they were used is because there's very little clearance between the tank and the motor for that year and they needed a small one that would fit. I gave up on mine after filling my crankcase with gas several times. I put on a Pingel and it works just great!! It is a tight fit but, in the proper position, will fit just fine.

If you do a search, you'll find messages that I (and others) have left regarding Pingel stock numbers and installation advice. The standpipe on the Pingel will have to be shortened (due to lack of clearance inside the tank). Be sure to check out the procedure before you do it 'cause you don't want to wreck your new petcock. If you have questions, I'll be glad to help and I'm sure others will, as well. Good luck!!

**Anonymous** · 03-09-2004, 09:24 PM

Thanks. I will search for the Pingel stuff.

**chuckycheese** · 03-10-2004, 11:36 AM

OK

You're welcome, Kevin. I guess I made it sound like Pingel is your only choice...really, it's not, but I think it's your best option. You could buy a new OEM petcock and hope for the best but this forum has been filled with sad stories about the original petcocks. Also, there is no rebuild kit for the petcock you have.

I looked around to see if I could find a suitable one that would be cheaper than the Pingel and was unable to do so.....and I looked pretty hard. :roll:

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