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Petcock

19 Apr 2011 17:47
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I have a 78 KZ 650 and I need a replacement petcock. Kawasaki does not make one anymore. What can I do to get this problem fixed? The outlet valve on the petcock has separated and right now JB Weld is holding it togeather for the time being. It is working but I don't want to take any chances.

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Re: Petcock

19 Apr 2011 17:53
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Have you checked at Z1Enterprises.com? They have a number of aftermarket petcocks. Is it a vacuum type or gravity?

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Re: Petcock

19 Apr 2011 17:54
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www.z1enterprises.com/SearchResult.aspx?...etcock%20replacement

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Re: Petcock

19 Apr 2011 23:19
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Not sure if your 78 has a vacuum petcock but something I learned from 81 1000 ltd with vacuum was that Mike's XS sells a manual petcock for a 1978-84 Yamaha Part #20-0019 it was a direct bolt on for my bike .Was $44 plus shipping. Had same gasket and bolt spacing and came with filters to put on spouts up in tank.

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Re: Petcock

20 Apr 2011 02:16
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Can you tell me what the bolt spacing on that 20-0019 petcock is? I can't find it but im hoping to replace my leaking petcock as well.
78 KZ650 C2 - Runner
77 KZ650 B1 - Project

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Re: Petcock

20 Apr 2011 08:50
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spacing for bolts is 44 mm

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Re: Petcock

20 Apr 2011 09:17
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A lot of people have just JB welded it in. Done properly it is a permanet repair. I tapped mine and screwed a 90* elbow in with yellow teflon tape and it's working fine. I also believe you can still buy one as they used them on the KZ1000P up until 2005. They are about $80 or so.

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Re: Petcock

20 Apr 2011 10:53
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Awesome thanks. Thats a direct bolt on replacement.
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20 Apr 2011 12:22 - 13 Feb 2013 13:00
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