dave_wells Posted October 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2013 2nd gen Venture Today I noticed the pet cock leaking in the reserved setting Had gas on all day it was fine Switched to reserve and noticed a couple of drips then it stopped Is this a rebuild able piece or just replace it Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rable Posted October 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2013 I have a 2000 m venture like yours mine leaked when I turned it off or leaked a few drops when I went to reserve. I tightened the two Philips heads on the petcock and it stoped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow walker Posted October 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2013 The replacement rubber to rebuild the petcock is under 10 bucks at the dealer. I found out when I turned off the gas to remove the tank and had fuel everywhere. Took a couple of minutes to do after draining the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade 2000 Posted October 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 2, 2013 Hi Dave, I had my petcock rebuilt when I was out west three years ago. They just put in new o-rings and down the road I went. No problems since. Check your carb intakes also for fuel residue. My float valve seats needed replaced around the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucklecatt Posted October 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2013 I cannot recommend the Pingel fuel tap highly enough. Other than looking just beautiful, it is easy to put on and seal up. HIGHLY recommended modification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted October 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 2, 2013 I cannot recommend the Pingel fuel tap highly enough. Other than looking just beautiful, it is easy to put on and seal up. HIGHLY recommended modification! How about a link / picture ? Sounds like more bling! Tks Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexagenarian Posted October 2, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2013 Had a problem on my 97RSTD petcock. The long 'normal' plastic tube had separated from its' metal housing altogether. Once I ran out of gas, the tank was dry from that tube being completely detached from the petcock, so I had no reserve. Yamaha mechanic told me that the plastic will shrink in time which is why it becomes unseated in the tank. I Ordered a new petcock for around $20 and guess what? That long tube is now a metal one. You may also want to order the rubber bushings that the mounting screws fit through. Mine were so brittle they would have been of no use on the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted October 2, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2013 This is what I was able to find for Ventures: http://www.bikebandit.com/pingel-fuel-valve?m=145912 It sounds nice, since I also have the same leak ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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