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Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:48 pm
by tazland001
Ohh I cant wait to see it. If I got time this weekend I will come by and take a look.
Taz
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:03 am
by 66SIX
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 .
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:06 am
by 66SIX
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
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:35 am
by 66SIX
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 ...
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:48 am
by mousewheels
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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Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:55 pm
by 66SIX
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
== 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
.
petcock.JPG
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 .
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:36 pm
by tazland001
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
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:27 pm
by 66SIX
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
PLEASE LET IT BE SO .
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:10 pm
by mousewheels
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
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:19 am
by 66SIX
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.
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:57 am
by 66SIX
NO WAY ...
NO FU@KING WAY ...
YOUR NOT GOING TO BELIVE THIS ... I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ORDER ANOTHER PETCOCK ?
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:02 am
by 66SIX
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 .
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:14 am
by 66SIX
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 .
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:08 am
by 66SIX
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.
Re: Gyro - general thread
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:12 am
by 66SIX
2 tone headlight cover
Re-painted seat w/ vinyl paint / really looks great
Engine cleaned & running great .