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Any suggestoins on were to find a brass washer for the main jet in the carbs, and also were to find the rubber piece that goes in the petcock or should i just buy the whole repair kit? thanks
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Brian
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As to the brass washer, I would be comfortable using an aluminum or SS washer of the same size and thickness.
As to the petcock piece, I would spring for the rebuild kit myself.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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You might be able to get both from georgefix on ebay. He is usually willing to make custom packages.1980 XS850SG - Sold
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I've seen the washers and the petcock kits on eBay. The washers came in a set of 4 and sold for about $10 or so..........XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Thanks, I was just wondering. The petcocks were working fine but the gastank needed cleaning so I pulled the petcocks and when I did I knocked off the red vaccuum caps and they had some type of cellophane on them. Now I put the caps back on but since then the petcocks leak no matter if its in the on position, pri, res, or off. Any suggestions. Do I need to put something on the nipple before i put the vaccuum cap back on?Brian
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All surfaces clean,clean and no breaks in the gasket............as C.Bug stated, George fix can likley set U up with any kit combination you may need.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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If they leak in the off position, they need to be rebuilt. Nothing should come out of the petcocks in the off position even with all the caps off of them, if any fuel does it means the internal parts are deteriorated and allowing the leaking.Originally posted by B.B. View PostCy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
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OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
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ok thanks thats what i neededBrian
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I just purchased two rubbers for my petcocks on ebay. Worked great.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
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