Gyro - general thread
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- tazland001
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Ohh I cant wait to see it. If I got time this weekend I will come by and take a look.
Taz
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OK only major problem ...Petcock.
I really think everything else is done
rear tire still leaks air .
OK also will look for something to cover up hole in fender ( I have a idea that will work and look cool )
As for the front cover don't ask .( It looks fine )
I am sure your seat will be ready by or before Friday .
I really think everything else is done
rear tire still leaks air .
OK also will look for something to cover up hole in fender ( I have a idea that will work and look cool )
As for the front cover don't ask .( It looks fine )
I am sure your seat will be ready by or before Friday .
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more pics / so close petcock need working non-leaking petcock Then done done done....
Get on your bike and ride .
Oh yea a speedo gear
Get on your bike and ride .
Oh yea a speedo gear
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OK you will have to check the size . but you need to find a petcock ...
Thats It 1 petcock .... DONE !
Again I do not know if these will fit but you need to find something ...
Thats It 1 petcock .... DONE !
Again I do not know if these will fit but you need to find something ...
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mousewheels
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Re: Gyro - general thread
On the petcock end - I've tried the ATC and z50 petcocks, their thread is too small.
I think what we want is 16mm x 1.5 thread on the petcock, but check you tank to be sure.. It's the same thread as the bigger vacuum petcocks like on an Aero/Spree and possibly the SA50. One fall back I have in mind is to tap the intake and try the vac petcock. It would solve the parts problem... but there is no 'reserve' position
== Another idea ==
Gut the petcock and remote mount something. Here's one from treatland (I've not bought from their shop before). Again, there's no reserve. Just carry a flask of petrol
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I think what we want is 16mm x 1.5 thread on the petcock, but check you tank to be sure.. It's the same thread as the bigger vacuum petcocks like on an Aero/Spree and possibly the SA50. One fall back I have in mind is to tap the intake and try the vac petcock. It would solve the parts problem... but there is no 'reserve' position
== Another idea ==
Gut the petcock and remote mount something. Here's one from treatland (I've not bought from their shop before). Again, there's no reserve. Just carry a flask of petrol
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mousewheels wrote:On the petcock end - I've tried the ATC and z50 petcocks, their thread is too small.
I think what we want is 16mm x 1.5 thread on the petcock, but check you tank to be sure.. It's the same thread as the bigger vacuum petcocks like on an Aero/Spree and possibly the SA50. One fall back I have in mind is to tap the intake and try the vac petcock. It would solve the parts problem... but there is no 'reserve' position![]()
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== Another idea ==
Gut the petcock and remote mount something. Here's one from treatland (I've not bought from their shop before). Again, there's no reserve. Just carry a flask of petrol.
WOW Thanks so much , I have been on google for hours and possiably have found some replacements . So thanks again for pointing me in another direction that could actually help .
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I actually ordered the one on eBay you listed first. Looks like it will fit. I ordered it when I got home sunday. I will let you know if it will work.
taz
taz
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PLEASE LET IT BE SO .tazland001 wrote:I actually ordered the one on eBay you listed first. Looks like it will fit. I ordered it when I got home sunday. I will let you know if it will work.
taz
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Hey taz - Here's results of photo's from a Gyro petcock and some of the seller's photo's for their petcock... sure looks promising, but you will be the first to know
Top right - seller's photo,
Bottom right - OEM Gyro petcock - a little big compared to sellers photo
Left - size adjusted composite
Top right - seller's photo,
Bottom right - OEM Gyro petcock - a little big compared to sellers photo
Left - size adjusted composite
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It;s gonna fit ...It's gonna fit ...It's gonna fit .
It's got to fit ....It's got to fit ...
It has to fit ...It has to fit ...
I think it fits ... I think it fits ... I think it fits ...
I know it fits ...I know it fits ... I know it fits ....
Thats the story of the little petcock that could.
It's got to fit ....It's got to fit ...
It has to fit ...It has to fit ...
I think it fits ... I think it fits ... I think it fits ...
I know it fits ...I know it fits ... I know it fits ....
Thats the story of the little petcock that could.
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NO WAY ...
NO FU@KING WAY ...
YOUR NOT GOING TO BELIVE THIS ... I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ORDER ANOTHER PETCOCK ?
NO FU@KING WAY ...
YOUR NOT GOING TO BELIVE THIS ... I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ORDER ANOTHER PETCOCK ?
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- I thought I would check my petcock .
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- NO WAY . this cannot be happening .
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This is what came out of it ...
It was like powdered gasoline .
I was going to see it it would light on fire but I was so * I just threw it out .
I can't belive this .
It was like powdered gasoline .
I was going to see it it would light on fire but I was so * I just threw it out .
I can't belive this .
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I am soaking my petcocks in gasoline overnight and see what kind of condition they are in tomorrow .
I will try to find a rubber washer or grommet and see if I can re-build yours tomorrow to see if I can stop them from leaking .
This sucks !
But I do have a kinda funny story when I was looking for a jar to soak the parts . Tazz make sure and ask me about the jar ...you'll laugh .
I will try to find a rubber washer or grommet and see if I can re-build yours tomorrow to see if I can stop them from leaking .
This sucks !
But I do have a kinda funny story when I was looking for a jar to soak the parts . Tazz make sure and ask me about the jar ...you'll laugh .
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OK got a petcock to work I will try to work on 2 more but don't hold your breath they are very plugged up.
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2 tone headlight cover
Re-painted seat w/ vinyl paint / really looks great
Engine cleaned & running great .
Re-painted seat w/ vinyl paint / really looks great
Engine cleaned & running great .
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