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2006 GS500F petcock switch replacement

Started by cpaiin, February 22, 2013, 03:23:47 PM

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cpaiin

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!

gsatterw

2002 GS500
Progressive Springs|15w oil|Heavy Duty Fork Brace|R6 Rear Shock|Cbr900rr Rear Sets|Reverse Shifting|'89 Factory Clipons|R6 Throttle Tube|K&N Lunchbox|V&H Exhaust|Jets: 22.5/65/147.5|3 turns|Shorai Li/Fe Battery|Iridium Plugs|Blue SS brake line|Blue Levers|Blue Chain

gsatterw

2002 GS500
Progressive Springs|15w oil|Heavy Duty Fork Brace|R6 Rear Shock|Cbr900rr Rear Sets|Reverse Shifting|'89 Factory Clipons|R6 Throttle Tube|K&N Lunchbox|V&H Exhaust|Jets: 22.5/65/147.5|3 turns|Shorai Li/Fe Battery|Iridium Plugs|Blue SS brake line|Blue Levers|Blue Chain

adidasguy


cpaiin

Wow! Thanks for the quick reply. I just placed the order.
Thanks again!

adidasguy

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?)

gsatterw

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:
2002 GS500
Progressive Springs|15w oil|Heavy Duty Fork Brace|R6 Rear Shock|Cbr900rr Rear Sets|Reverse Shifting|'89 Factory Clipons|R6 Throttle Tube|K&N Lunchbox|V&H Exhaust|Jets: 22.5/65/147.5|3 turns|Shorai Li/Fe Battery|Iridium Plugs|Blue SS brake line|Blue Levers|Blue Chain

weedahoe

I have an 09 petcock sitting here in the bag. Cant get any newer than an 09
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

Staysyk

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:

Bluesmudge

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).



Staysyk

I wish I would have seen your reply. I ended up getting one on ebay for around the same price. Thanks anyways though!

Bluesmudge

No problem, I ended up selling it to another forum member.

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