Fuel tank / carbs

[Alext900]

Having just completed re-build of GS1000 1980 i went to put tank on today, the fuel tap hits the top of the carbs, carbs and head have been replaced with later type (CV)? is there a tap suitable to fix problem or other MOD??

[hampshirehog]

Hi and welcome to the nuthouse. The 1980 tap was a dinky wee tap - sounds like you've got the wrong tank (as the 1980 tap only fitted that tank).

There are a couple of alternatives but can you fire up photo of what you have got fitted and also measure the gap distance between the fuel tap mounting holes. That'll help make sure we don't feed you rubbish.

[Alext900]

pictures of problem

pic shows tank still to go down approx 30mm- 40mm

[Alext900]

underside with tank tap off

tank with tap removed

[hampshirehog]

That's not a 1980 tank as that tap wouldn't bolt up. Your bolt holes on that tank will be 44mm centre to centre and not 50mm (which is for a 1980 tank).

You could put a Pingel on there or you could put one of these on:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1715

I'm guessing you're in the UK (as you called the tap a tap and not a petcock....). Z1 post stuff pdq and service is excellent.

[Alext900]

more pics


I think i have added url for photobucket
yes im in uk the space required is v neat for tap around 20mm from tank to top of carbs, can lift tank slightly using thicker pad but wont look right
im in Glasgow area