Special petcock replacement?

[e30 gangsta]

Can anyone recommend to me a solid petcock replacement for an xs1100 special? Non vaccum is fine.

Or if anyone knows of a good quality rebuild kit?

Thanks

[red bandit]

A lot of us have had good luck with these.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31440134271...Bk9SR_qto_7bYQ

[DEEBS11]

This is a source also.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23320042039...Bk9SR5q30f7bYQ

[cajun31]

A lot of us have had good luck with these.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31440134271...Bk9SR_qto_7bYQ

The purist in me says to rebuild the oem petcock. The kit that Bandit suggested will get the job done. Just replace the large o rings so that the petcocks get a better seal against the tank. I have had bad experiences with those that come in the kit. They are not quite large enough and allow fuel seepage which eventually will damage your paint.

[Radioguylogs]

I have these on 3 of my bikes and I am completely happy with them:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22382939440...MaAvcbEALw_wcB

[johnstewart]

I have these on 3 of my bikes and I am completely happy with them:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22382939440...MaAvcbEALw_wcB

Radioguylogs - this looks to be for standards, not specials, though right?

Like the original poster, I'm looking for non-vac petcocks for my special. My petcock rebuild from a couple of summers ago does not seem to have been a success.

The link DEEBS11 posted seems to be correct (if not compatible with stock airbox), but dang, they're not cheap.

[Radioguylogs]

Radioguylogs - this looks to be for standards, not specials, though right?

Like the original poster, I'm looking for non-vac petcocks for my special. My petcock rebuild from a couple of summers ago does not seem to have been a success.

The link DEEBS11 posted seems to be correct (if not compatible with stock airbox), but dang, they're not cheap.

I believe you are right.

I have those on my XS750 Special, and my Venturer, which are different than the XS11 Specials.

Thanks for noticing!

[johnstewart]

I just ordered 2 from the link DEEBS11 posted.

I have some Murray carbs to put on the bike, which is what prompted this whole project for me.

[dbbrian]

I'm rebuilding mine on a standard. Sorry to hi-jack, but this thread has the petcock people's attention and I want to ride!

Does anyone know if the little brass plug cylinder need to be loose in the cylinder? One side fell out, I cleaned and put back. The other side is stuck in there.

[dbbrian]

I can't wait. Just tried blowing through it, seems to be a one way valve, so I'm proceeding with it. Besides, it worked before. Thanks for the help!

[oldyam80sg]

I still have the original petcocks for my 80 SG. They are sitting in my apartment. I switched to Pingel a long time ago. They were rebuilt once several years ago. The price is high for these but cant beat the quality. The do pass more gas as they say. Some people like the stock things,I like change as long as they work.

[johnstewart]

I still have the original petcocks for my 80 SG. They are sitting in my apartment. I switched to Pingel a long time ago. They were rebuilt once several years ago. The price is high for these but cant beat the quality. The do pass more gas as they say. Some people like the stock things,I like change as long as they work.

Do you have any more info on this? I was poking around the Pingel site and they don't have anything like a fitment guide, etc.

[oldyam80sg]

I will look on paperwork I have. I believe it is the powerflow series. I have a reserve on it so it is different than the on/ off one.

[johnstewart]

I see this, but no mention of XS1100's:
http://www.pingelonline.com/images/P...tion_Chart.pdf

There is FJ1200 listed, with an "adapter plate" of 34mm (which I think is right for XS1100 Specials):
http://www.pingelonline.com/fuel-val...ers/a1602c.asp

There are seven different fuel valves listed for the FJ1200, wow (not including two dual outlet ones), but they all seem to be just different cosmetically.

Aluminum finish: http://www.pingelonline.com/motorcyc...es/6211-ah.asp
Chrome: http://www.pingelonline.com/motorcyc...es/6211-ch.asp

These are all 5/16" output (is that right for the XS11's? I want to say they're 1/4").

I already ordered the ebay ones: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233200420394

So I'm just curious for potential future use. These do look nice.

[johnstewart]

Got the Murray Carbs on this weekend; went pretty well. Petcocks should arrive today.

I'm going to post more info in a thread I started about them last year: https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-fo...2-murray-carbs