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  • 81 tank switch -PLEASE help!

    Hi
    I got a hold of another 79 XS11 Special and wanted to do a switch out to the big 81 Standard tank. Unfortunately, I did not realize that the 81 tank came without petcocks and they are NOT the same as the petcocks on the 79 SF. So far I got the tank and seat to fit, and switched out the rotting hoses. Now comes the part where I get lost! Is there any DETAILED post or article on how to connect a 79Special
    setup to an 81 Standard tank; and any idea on what to do about getting petcocks? Has anybody discovered an inexpensive substitute?(The Yammy dealer has OEMs for 130!) Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
    Thank You
    Lazer
    Cheers,
    Lazer

    81XS11H
    why not?

  • #2
    Look for some vacuum actuated xs11 petcocks on ebay. That is your only choice, unless you go for aftermarket ones.

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    • #3
      I can help

      I got a set of petcocks for that standard tank. One of the towers has been repaired, but if you run filters in the fuel line it should work just fine..... You could even come by for a look at them...
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      • #4
        You may source manual petcocks from MIKE'S XS. The XS1100 standard uses petcocks similar to the XS650.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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