1.1. parts compatibility list uploaded

[JD]

I removed the gas tank yesterday and with the petcock set in the off position fuel leaked out at a pretty good rate. Is it better to rebuild or to replace it? Where is the best place for parts/gasket? Does anyone out there have a good one for sale? Thanks in advance. JD ______________________________________

[J. Christopher Krok]

> ________________________________________________________________________ > 6b. Re: 1.1. Parts compatibility list uploaded > Posted by: "Jeffrey" nakedwaterskier@... nakedwaterskier > Date: Sun Sep 5, 2010 3:20 pm ((PDT)) > > would be nice if we could find all in one list without > a bunch of extraneous info. >

Agreed, I just posted that so skypilot could get the info for the list. C -- J. Christopher Krok, Ph.D. Big Cee Studios

[John Biccum]

Attachments :Here are three options in increasing order of cost:

 

1)      Use a solid sheet of buna-n rubber to replace the failed petcock diaphragm.  Krokko used to sell a kit for this but I have not seen the kit lately.  Your stock petcock will become fully manual.  You will need to replace the four screws holding the petcock together as you are virtually certain to fubar them attempting removal. Stainless steel Allen-head capscrews are what you want. As I recall they are M3 x 0.8 pitch, at least 10mm long but can be longer since the holes in the petcock are not blind holes.

 

2)      Buy the diaphragm from Kawasaki and rebuild your petcock.  This might work, might not.  I have seen about 50 percent success rate.  See note above on the screws you will need.  This option, if successfully implemented, will preserve your vacuum “automatic” petcock functionality.

3)      Replace the entire petcock.  You *[b]could[/b]* get the stock petcock from Kawasaki.  But an aftermarket, fully manual petcock in less money and more reliable.

 

I tried 2) and ended up doing 3).  I found the Pingel petcock to be a great improvement over the stocker for about $100.  Given the hassle I had sourcing the tiny screws and the flimsy stock diaphragm, I’d skip to 3) if the $100 is not a show stopper for you.

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]JD [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 10, 2010 4:11 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Petcock help

 

 

I removed the gas tank yesterday and with the petcock set in the off position fuel leaked out at a pretty good rate. Is it better to rebuild or to replace it? Where is the best place for parts/gasket? Does anyone out there have a good one for sale? Thanks in advance. JD ______________________________________

[E Hines]

[John Biccum]

Attachments :Pingel A1601A adapter plate (~$19)

Pingel 411-AH Petcock inch NPT Hex (~$72)

 

The adapter plate bolts up to the tank and provides a NPT boss on which you mount the petcock.

 

The mounting plate comes with a gasket. Use this gasket alone; do NOT use the OEM gasket [b]and[/b] this gasket. Use both gaskets and you will have a fuel leak sufficient to scare your spouse right out of the subdivision. Please don t ask me how I know this J

 

[b]From:[/b] E Hines [mailto:ridingmyklr@swbell.net] [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 10, 2010 2:48 PM [b]To:[/b] John Biccum; JD [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Petcock help

 

Witch one did you buy? 

 

[b]From:[/b] John Biccum johnbiccum@comcast.net> [b]To:[/b] JD justsayizzy@yahoo.com> [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Fri, September 10, 2010 4:13:11 PM [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [DSN_KLR650] Petcock help  

Here are three options in increasing order of cost:

 

1)      Use a solid sheet of buna-n rubber to replace the failed petcock diaphragm.  Krokko used to sell a kit for this but I have not seen the kit lately.  Your stock petcock will become fully manual.  You will need to replace the four screws holding the petcock together as you are virtually certain to fubar them attempting removal. Stainless steel Allen-head capscrews are what you want. As I recall they are M3 x 0.8 pitch, at least 10mm long but can be longer since the holes in the petcock are not blind holes.

 

2)      Buy the diaphragm from Kawasaki and rebuild your petcock.  This might work, might not.  I have seen about 50 percent success rate.  See note above on the screws you will need.  This option, if successfully implemented, will preserve your vacuum automatic petcock functionality.

3)      Replace the ! entire petcock.  You *[b]could[/b]* get the stock petcock from Kawasaki.  But an aftermarket, fully manual petcock in less money and more reliable.

 

I tried 2) and ended up doing 3).  I found the Pingel petcock to be a great improvement over the stocker for about $100.  Given the hassle I had sourcing the tiny screws and the flimsy stock diaphragm, I d skip to 3) if the $100 is not a show stopper for you.

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]JD [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 10, 2010 4:11 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Petcock help

 

 

I removed the gas tank yesterday and with the petcock set in the off position fuel leaked out at a pretty good rate. Is it better to rebuild or to replace it? Where is the best place for parts/gasket? Does anyone out there have a good one for sale? Thanks in advance. JD ______________________________________