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  • Need fuel petcock and right side cover

    I have an 81 xs 1100 special full dresser, I need to rebuild or replace the fuel petcocks on the gas tank. Also need the right side plastic cover that covers the fuse block and battery. so any help would be appricated.

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    A seller on ebay named Georgefix has rebuild kits. Also has a good reputation here.
    Nathan
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    • #3
      Rebuild kits are available from several sources including Mike's XS. '78 to '84 XS650 petcocks will fit your XS1100 standard. Several NOS kits are listed on eBay. Be sure to include XS650 in your search.

      If I misunderstood, and your bike is a Special, forget everything I said. Since Special petcocks are simple on/off units, I don't understand why they would need to be rebuilt. The Special fuel shutoff valve (octopus) can be rebuilt, replaced, or bypassed.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
        Rebuild kits are available from several sources including Mike's XS. '78 to '84 XS650 petcocks will fit your XS1100 standard. Several NOS kits are listed on eBay. Be sure to include XS650 in your search.

        If I misunderstood, and your bike is a Special, forget everything I said. Since Special petcocks are simple on/off units, I don't understand why they would need to be rebuilt. The Special fuel shutoff valve (octopus) can be rebuilt, replaced, or bypassed.
        The may be simple on/off units, but they still have as I understand it the rubber ring in there that can wear out and allow them to leak that can need replacing. I think there are two or so rubber parts in there that can wear out even in the special petcocks, so while them may wear out less often than the standard ones do, they can still wear out and need rebuilding.
        Cy

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