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petcock replacement

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by feetballhabob, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. feetballhabob

    feetballhabob Member

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    I want to replace my pet cock on my xj700x maxim I want a standard petcock cheap as possible?
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    are you looking for vac operated or manual .i just got rid of the vac operated one on my virago and replaced it with a manual on off reserve petcock bought it from yamaha . found the number on another forum for it .i want to replace the one on my x also its working but i dont like the idea of when the petcock starts to go bad of taking a chance of flooding the cyl and hydrolocking and bending a rod . bolt spacing is 34mm on the virago if your interested i will measure the bolt spacing on the x make sure its the same. it costl $19.98 thru yamaha let me know
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    the 700's and 900's use a 44mm petcock (bolt spacing)...........
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    chacal if anyone would know it would be you have you seen or have any manual petcocks in 44 mm if not. i will research it see what i can come up with. im off work for 3 months (medical condition) and have lots of time to research thanks


    just found the article on here and saw some online . only wish they were as cheap as the 1 for my virago
     
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    hey cutlass where did you find the article
     
    feetballhabob, Apr 23, 2010
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    cutlass79500, Apr 23, 2010
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    does any one have a make model and year of a bike who's non vacuum petcock will fit an 85 xj700x. My local Yamaha dealwer was no help would no even try to guess told me to go to a bike junk yard.
     
    feetballhabob, Apr 24, 2010
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    why don't you turn it into a manual tap by blocking the centre hole with epoxy putty?
     
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    how do my friend
    I would still like to have my reserve setting also
     
    feetballhabob, Apr 24, 2010
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