help

[tonyj]

i have a 1978 xs the petcocks are shot i need to replace them can any one help me out .

[Ken Talbot]

Unless something drastic has happened, tonyj, you probably do not need to replace your petcocks but you may need to rebuild them. If you look through the technical articles down in the repair section, you will find lots of pertinent information for your bike, including a lengthy article specifically on repairing leaky petcocks . Check that out and see if it helps. If not, come back to this thread to tell us what you tried. Tell us what worked, and what didn't, and we can take it to the next level.

Welcome to the Forum!

[tonyj]

petcocks

the bike was left out side in the rain{some day i'll tell you why i wanted this bike} the carbs were so bad the shop said they were the worst they ever seen {got new carbs}the petcocks have a lot of white junk in them.i have kit for them but don't know if it worth it one has a hole eaten in it.

[Ken Talbot]

Now that doesn't sound good. You may want to watch Ebay. Andreas may also join in if he has a set.

[DiverRay]

Tony,
There is a set of Standard petcocks on ebay. I don't have the number handy, but do a search with " XS 1100" and about 170 hits should come up. I think they were a reasonable price, so go for it. And I would put the rebuild kits in the petcocks, just to be safe.
Welcome to the club
Ray

[andreashweiss]

I do happen to have a real nice match set of 78e standard petcocks with filters and screws. Chrome is good. These move nicely the tank had fuel in it and the petcocks did not leak, It is recommended you take them apart and clean replace anything that is suspect. Came off of a 40,000 mi bike with excellent service record. Price as always includes shipping in continental USA.... For both $35.00 andreashweiss@yahoo.com

[tonyj]

petcocks

andreashwiss i will take them thanks to all for the help i will still look on ebay i might need more stuff. thanks again