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The sealing washers that go under the head of the bolts that seal the petcock to the tank. I know the part numver, etc. Done the research on them. Need to be fuel resistant. Viton is recommended. Anybody use anything else that works? Copper crush washers?
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1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights. -
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Just bought some of the OEM replacements. Have not tried anything else since these are still available. OEM screws are also available.1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
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Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
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Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
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Fiber washers are correct for this application, they need little torque to seal the fuel and are rigid. I would imagine copper crush washer would need a higher torque which may not be a good thing here. Rubber viton may be too soft and would deform when tightened I would think.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Fibre washers can be found at a good local hardware in the fastener section.1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
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I paid $1.78 each for the washers plus shipping from Partzilla. Bought the screws as well - same price each.
Or I could have wasted time and money on gas running around hoping to find something that "might" work.
On the other hand, if the correct part is no longer available, I will waste time and gas money to find something that may work.1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
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