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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2019, 02:08:41 PM » |
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The ad says "brass finish". That's not the same as solid brass. I'd stay away.
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2019, 03:14:07 PM » |
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The ad says "brass finish". That's not the same as solid brass. I'd stay away.
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2019, 04:42:56 PM » |
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I guess I was just hoping that someone would build a decent, mechanical petcock that just plain works. Save the polishing for something you can see easily, and save me the money.
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2019, 04:53:25 PM » |
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I'll be pulling my tank off this Sat. Need to redo the petcock. I have a spare unknown condition, and one off of a Shadow, straight petcock/pingle, no vacuum. The pick up is a different length, but I expect to do a few pictures while I'm doing my overhaul, and will do a comparison.
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2019, 03:01:30 AM » |
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Agreed, that old saying "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" comes to mind.
Great rule and IMHO applies to FleaBay in its entirity. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2019, 05:26:45 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2019, 07:10:35 AM » |
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I bought a rebuild kit for the stock unit...any tips while I have it out?
Didn't seem to be anything wrong with the old one but I don't need a hydrolock episode.
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2019, 08:03:18 AM » |
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This looks interesting. They do have some that say 'Brass Finish'. I would guess that they are coming from China or somewhere like that although it does not mention source of origin. A lot of people do not buy items from China because of quality concerns. As a result, a vendor will buy a large quantity and then resell them on ebay making it look like they are coming from this country. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2019, 12:50:23 PM » |
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I replaced the leaking OEM POS with a Pingle 15 years ago. The quality is day and night above. Im in Oxford, lets get together for a ride to the Berkshires this summer with Hook from Brimfield MA.
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2019, 12:53:56 PM » |
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I replaced the leaking OEM POS with a Pingle 15 years ago. The quality is day and night above. Im in Oxford, lets get together for a ride to the Berkshires this summer with Hook from Brimfield MA.
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2019, 01:43:06 PM » |
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I replaced the leaking OEM POS with a Pingle 15 years ago. The quality is day and night above. Im in Oxford, lets get together for a ride to the Berkshires this summer with Hook from Brimfield MA.
Dont understand why everyone says tbe OEM is a POS. 22 yrs and no problems with mine. Still the one that was on it when I bought it. No tomorrow it may take a dump, but I would say 22 yrs is a good testament that they are not a POS  |
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2019, 03:18:39 PM » |
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I replaced the leaking OEM POS with a Pingle 15 years ago. The quality is day and night above. Im in Oxford, lets get together for a ride to the Berkshires this summer with Hook from Brimfield MA.
Dont understand why everyone says tbe OEM is a POS. 22 yrs and no problems with mine. Still the one that was on it when I bought it. No tomorrow it may take a dump, but I would say 22 yrs is a good testament that they are not a POS And I think every Goldwing GL1500 too has a vacuum shut off. The GW also has an electric fuel pump to go with it. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2019, 04:55:27 AM » |
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I replaced the leaking OEM POS with a Pingle 15 years ago. The quality is day and night above. Im in Oxford, lets get together for a ride to the Berkshires this summer with Hook from Brimfield MA.
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2019, 09:52:07 AM » |
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Will be Pingel time for me in the very near future, my muscle memory is to always turn the gas off now anyways.  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2019, 12:17:05 PM » |
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Ended up ordering a Pingel. Didn't want to risk it. Rolling the dice on a leaky one potentially causing the hydrolock I'm trying to avoid didn't seem to be worth the $70 ish dollars I'd save.
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2019, 12:27:05 PM » |
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Ended up ordering a Pingel. Didn't want to risk it. Rolling the dice on a leaky one potentially causing the hydrolock I'm trying to avoid didn't seem to be worth the $70 ish dollars I'd save.
If you are even remotely concerned about hydrolock, install a Dan Marc electric fuel valve. $30 peace of mind. My brother and I both have them on our 97's, would never, ever run without one. (we both run stock petcocks). |
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« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2019, 06:55:37 AM » |
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Ended up ordering a Pingel. Didn't want to risk it. Rolling the dice on a leaky one potentially causing the hydrolock I'm trying to avoid didn't seem to be worth the $70 ish dollars I'd save.
If you are even remotely concerned about hydrolock, install a Dan Marc electric fuel valve. $30 peace of mind. My brother and I both have them on our 97's, would never, ever run without one. (we both run stock petcocks). Totally agree! However, it has gotten me to be lazy in that I never turn off the petcock anymore. Just leave it in run and occasionally to reserve when I'm running light. Anyone else do that? |
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« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2019, 11:55:44 AM » |
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Ended up ordering a Pingel. Didn't want to risk it. Rolling the dice on a leaky one potentially causing the hydrolock I'm trying to avoid didn't seem to be worth the $70 ish dollars I'd save.
If you are even remotely concerned about hydrolock, install a Dan Marc electric fuel valve. $30 peace of mind. My brother and I both have them on our 97's, would never, ever run without one. (we both run stock petcocks). Totally agree! However, it has gotten me to be lazy in that I never turn off the petcock anymore. Just leave it in run and occasionally to reserve when I'm running light. Anyone else do that? yep, for years now. |
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« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2019, 12:00:53 PM » |
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Totally agree! However, it has gotten me to be lazy in that I never turn off the petcock anymore. Just leave it in run and occasionally to reserve when I'm running light. Anyone else do that?
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« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2019, 12:31:40 PM » |
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I've eventually fitted a Pingel to just about every bike I've had (that wasn't injected). I'm very used to turning it off as I roll into the driveway.
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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2019, 12:38:06 PM » |
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I've eventually fitted a Pingel to just about every bike I've had (that wasn't injected). I'm very used to turning it off as I roll into the driveway.
If your not doing it, you need to get in the habit of shutting it off at all times. I had a Hydro Lock while having lunch. |
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« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2019, 07:06:41 PM » |
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I have had my Valkyrie Standard since 2003 (new to me) and I never played with the petcock unless I needed to go to reserve.
What have I been doing wrong?
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« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2019, 08:35:34 AM » |
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I have had my Valkyrie Standard since 2003 (new to me) and I never played with the petcock unless I needed to go to reserve.
What have I been doing wrong?
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« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2019, 12:15:05 PM » |
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Ended up ordering a Pingel. Didn't want to risk it. Rolling the dice on a leaky one potentially causing the hydrolock I'm trying to avoid didn't seem to be worth the $70 ish dollars I'd save.
If you are even remotely concerned about hydrolock, install a Dan Marc electric fuel valve. $30 peace of mind. My brother and I both have them on our 97's, would never, ever run without one. (we both run stock petcocks). Totally agree! However, it has gotten me to be lazy in that I never turn off the petcock anymore. Just leave it in run and occasionally to reserve when I'm running light. Anyone else do that? I never shut off the valve unless I am taking the tank off. Even storing over the winter. |
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