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1980xsRider Full Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Colorado
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 9:39 am Post subject: Petcock Replacement |
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So, it appears I have defeated the initial electrical issues, and now it is time to focus on a petcock where the vacuum no longer works. Has anybody replaced theirs using the non-vacuum type from Mikesxs? If so how difficult is it? I am putting onto a 1980 650SG.
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2-Skinny Full Member
Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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Drain fuel from tank. Unscrew old one. Install new one. That's it! Don't even have to take the tank off, just drain fuel out of other petcock or both...
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1980xsRider Full Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Colorado
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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Do you recommend changing the fuel lines and all gaskets and washers at the same time?
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gordo 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 559 Location: CT.U.S.A.
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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Rider, not a bad job to do. I have the Mike's replacement petcock without the vacuum port, because mine leaked, was full of crap, and, most important, when I'm close to needing more fuel, I like knowing that I have a reserve if needed.
Yes, change the fuel line's for sure. Recommend using clear line's with a filter. You can get clear line @ Advance auto parts, in the lawn mower section. Cheap,too. Filter's are there also.
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ejdirin Full Member
Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 17 Location: Buffalo, NY
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Posted: September 19, 2009, 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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I ended up using a non-vacuum petcock on my 650 chopper. I used the following link for advice...
www.650motorcycles.com/Petcock.html
Worked great and looks nice. Costs less then $40 total. Only problem is the 2 parts you need aren't available at the same place, so you have to pay for shipping twice.
The only thing I didn't do was use the rat tail file. Instead I used a multistep drill bit while the tank was facing up, so most filings would fall. The rest I got out of the tank with a telescoping magnet. I like the drill bit better because its more precise and leaves less room for error/leaking.
Good luck!
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ejdirin Full Member
Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 17 Location: Buffalo, NY
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Posted: September 19, 2009, 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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I ended up using a non-vacuum petcock on my 650 chopper. I used the following link for advice...
www.650motorcycles.com/Petcock.html
Worked great and looks nice. Costs less then $40 total. Only problem is the 2 parts you need aren't available at the same place, so you have to pay for shipping twice.
The only thing I didn't do was use the rat tail file. Instead I used a multistep drill bit while the tank was facing up, so most filings would fall. The rest I got out of the tank with a telescoping magnet. I like the drill bit better because its more precise and leaves less room for error/leaking.
Good luck!
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pumps 650Rider Supporter
Joined: May 29, 2007 Posts: 1993 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.- 1977 XS650 "D" Standard
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Posted: September 20, 2009, 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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I got some right angle inlet/outlet fuel filters that seemed to make routing the fuel lines a bit easier. I think 650 central has them too. Don't forget you need to cap the vacuum nipple that used to hook to the petcock.
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: September 20, 2009, 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Petcock Replacement |
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Hook both of the nipples on the carb holders together with a hose, helps balance the carbs.
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