So I have a 2006 GS500F that seems to be leaking fuel out of the petcock. I was hoping that it was a bad hose clamp but upon replacing those, the leaking still occurs. From what I see, its coming from the switch portion of the petcock (not the part connected to the fuel tank). I assume the gas is leaking from the gasket area. When the bike is running, it doesn't seem to leak. Since I mostly only ride once a week, I usually turn off the the fuel from the petcock attached to the fuel tank which has stopped the leaking. Does anyone know of a replacement petcock that I can buy or a rebuild kit that can replace the gaskets? From a motorcycle store near where I live, I can purchase a whole new system that comes directly from Suzuki for over $100. I'm hoping I can find something cheaper than this, possibly just a rebuild kit to replace those gaskets. Let me know if you have any suggestions if something else is actually causing this leak, or if you know of a place/online store to order a replacement.
Thanks!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-09-Suzuki-GS500-GS500F-Petcock-Fuel-Shutoff-/380571137805?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589bceb70d&vxp=mtr
Good bit cheaper.
Graham :2guns:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/157-2005-SUZUKI-GS-500-PET-chicken-/221184377576?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337f9dc2e8&vxp=mtr
Cheaper yet, just gotta get the old hoses off.
Graham :2guns:
cheaper still:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Suzuki-GS500-PETCOCK-/281067631763?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4170efb493&vxp=mtr
I can check my parts drawers. Should be a few in them.
Wow! Thanks for the quick reply. I just placed the order.
Thanks again!
While you're at it, consider replacing fuel lines with some fresh, soft tygon line. I use the gray MotionProstuff.
Whatever you use, make it a few inches longer from the tank to the frame petcock. You will appreciate the few extra inches when you have to take things off.
(So I don't need to get one from my parts drawer?)
Highly recommend the 1/4" Tygon 4040-a tubing. Very flexible, fits snugly (I don't have any hose clamps on my tank petcock or on the carbs, leak free). Think you might only need 5 ft, but I'd get 10 just to be conservative. Best price you'll find on it here:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-and-rubber-tubing/=lleuns
Very fast shipping too.
Graham :2guns:
I have an 09 petcock sitting here in the bag. Cant get any newer than an 09
Anyone still have one of these for sale? I need one for an 04. I'd much rather buy from one of you than a random on ebay. :cheers:
You want a 04+ petcock? I have one I can sell you. It looks brand new to me, but I never actually installed it to test.
How about $35 shipped? PM me for payment details (I do paypal).
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I wish I would have seen your reply. I ended up getting one on ebay for around the same price. Thanks anyways though!
No problem, I ended up selling it to another forum member.