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Remote petcock

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by motorheaddad, Dec 6, 2011.

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    motorheaddad Member

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    Looking for some ideas on how to do this mod or places where I can but a kit. Has anyone done this?
     
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    Like.. Remote how?? Like wireless? Or located somewhere else on the bike. More info please!
     
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    Mounted somewhere else
     
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    You can buy a fuel valve from most hardware stores for
    lawn mowers, gen's etc.

    Just run a fuel line to where you want to hide the petcock
    being sure not to bind the line in rout to the carbs.
     
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    But where do I find an adapter that bolts to the tank so I can run a fuel line? The reason I want to do this mod is that I swapped my tank and the petcock hits the carb. I want an adapter with a hose fitting that will bolt to the tank then I can mount the petcock remotely.
     
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    How about swap the petcock with one that doesn't hit the carbs?

    The XJ1100s have a "remote" vacuum valve, but have petcocks on either side of the tank, only the valve itself is "remote." You would probably need to fabricate something.
     
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    You use your current petcock set to "ON" or "PRI"

    That is, if it doesn't leak.
    temporarily, you could seal a leak with Yamabond.
     
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    Bigfitz to the rescue...again!!! Thanks, gonna go searching for an XJ1100 petcock.
     
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