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Where to find a "standard" petcock for my XJ?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by willierides, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. willierides

    willierides Member

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    Sorry, I'm sure this has been beaten to death on here. But I did a couple searches and did not find anything definitive.

    I need to replace (or rebuild) my petcock on my 1982 XJ650. I would like to go to a standard ON/OFF/RES style. I don't like the idea of the vacuum operated unit's disposition to fail in the "ON" state. I ride dirt bikes extensively and trust myself much more thatn I trust the vacuum technology to shut the valve off when not riding.

    Can anyone simply tell me where I can buy one that will work? Thanks!
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    call chacal if he doesnt have it can tell you where to get it. z-1 enterprises i think if he cant help you
     
    cutlass79500, Dec 22, 2010
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    I used one off a Blaster from my local Yamaha dealership. It was about $20 and works perfect. If you can, take yours with you and have them find a match.
     
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    The MOST Economical "Fix" for a Petcock that is leaking is to INSTALL an inexpensive Auxiliary Shut-Off Valve.

    Briggs & Stratton make such a Valve in BOTH Straight and Right Angle configurations.
    Once installed; when the Auxiliary Valve is Closed; NO Fuel gets by.

    The Plastic Part can be virtually concealed by Painting it with Black Nail Polish along with painting the Hose Clamps needed for the install.

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    I like it! I'm on a budget and I have an account as a repair shop for B/S parts....I'm on it!
     
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    I like it! I'm on a budget and I have an account as a repair shop for B/S parts....I'm on it!
     
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    I did the above with my XJ, but I extended the fuel line a bit so that the shut off was located under the seat. Now you don't have to paint it and when left for a while in an unfamiliar place works as a great anti-theft device, the bike won't get too far on what's in the carbs if you shut it off when you leave it parked.
     
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