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Re: Fixed leaking petcock; Don't buy a new one yet!
Ha! To them, 1000cc is a sissy bike. They like to push the 1400's on people for the profit margins, although they sell a crap ton of 250's there. They just don't make much off of them.
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02-07-2012, 08:25 PM | #26 |
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Re: Fixed leaking petcock; Don't buy a new one yet!
So, another update. It's been two months and the petcock is still leak free!
On another sad note, I will be selling my GZ250 this week to upgrade to a...........DUM DUM DUM!!!!!!...........Honda. :itsokay: Got a brand new CBR250r for three grand. I had to do it! I'll still be around the forum whenever I can be. School has me pretty tied up, but I know the bike like the back of my hand, so I'll be glad to help where I can! |
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04-17-2012, 07:00 PM | #28 |
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Re: Fixed leaking petcock; Don't buy a new one yet!
Hello again all! Sad to see GZ Rider has departed since my last visit, but things happen...
Anyway, three months and no leaks. So at the request of the late GZ Rider, this seems to be a perfectly successful repair. I recommend trying this before buying a new (expensive) petcock! |
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I do have the patcock described in original post as manual alternative (linked on eBay). It wouldn't fit GZ without some modifications. The knob in reserve position will interfere with the tank weld seam. There might be similar petcock with distance from knob to mounting flange larger that is more suitable for GZ as non vacuum operated replacement.
I purchased this one. Not sure if the screws are same distance but gave it shot. Will let you know if it works. It looks like valve it further from mounting flange: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321479366875...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Last edited by wacio; 07-08-2016 at 03:40 PM. |
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