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  • Manual Petcock recommendation for XS1100

    Hi,

    I decided to replace both of my leaking vacuum petcocks on my 1978 XS1100 E with manual petcocks.

    Any recommendations as to reasonable quality ones that fit out of the box.
    Are the Mikes XS ones good?

    Hoping to get both for under $60 or so but can go higher if need be.

    One option on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/22381250778...BoCS-oQAvD_BwE

    Or this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FWQB7RY...dDbGljaz10cnVl

    Thanks in advance
    Steve

  • #2
    I think both of those options are the same petcocks, so the eBay option is a better price because you get a pair.

    I have them on two of my bikes, an XS750SF and an XS1100H, and I am completely happy with them.

    Some folks might be frustrated that they are not symmetrical left and right. You turn the handle different directions left vs right because it is the same petcock for left and right. It doesn't bother me at all.

    -Mike
    _________
    '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
    '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
    '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
    '79 XS750SF 17k miles
    '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
    '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
    '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

    Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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