Petcock gaskets

ccolwell · Sep 20, 2013

I am sealing the tank with POR-15 this weeked -- apparently it was due given the rust particles on the petcock strainers. Is there any reason to rebuild the petcocks, i.e., fit new internal gaskets as a preventive measure. I have no problems with them but since they are off it would be a good time to do it.

lmo1131 · Sep 20, 2013

I've had my /5's petcocks off and on numerous times and have never encountered a problem. Over the forty years I've owned the bike I've probably only replace them a couple of times. Just make sure that the seating surfaces are clean.

Then again, for the price of a gasket.. . .. :whistle

20774 · Sep 20, 2013

Then again, if it ain't broke... :whistle

JoeDabbs · Sep 20, 2013

I've cleaned mine while the petcock was out, but never replaced.

ebeeby · Sep 20, 2013

20774 said:
Then again, if it ain't broke...

..........fix it until it is.

ccolwell · Sep 22, 2013

Thanks all.

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