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Hard Luck Rodeo
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« on: June 05, 2016, 11:49:37 PM » |
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Where can I purchase the chrome plated, plastic POS petcock knob and stem for my '98 Tourer or something similar to it that will switch me between my regular and reserve?
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2016, 06:31:08 AM » |
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did you try removing the fuel tank without removing the secret screw? I only posted this because we have a few new Valkyrie owners and this along with improper removal of side covers is a common mistake....
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pocket aces
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2001 Standard / Well not so Standard anymore.
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2016, 06:57:06 AM » |
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Secret screw?  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2016, 08:00:42 AM » |
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Secret screw? When removing the fuel tank, one must disconnect the fuel control switch from the actual petcock. To do this you stick a Philips screwdriver into the hole in the middle of the switch and connect with the trapped hidden "secret" screw. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2016, 08:01:08 AM » |
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Secret screw? Yes, the phillips buried deep inside the knob itself. You have to remove that before doing anything else or you'll break something....usually the stem of of the knob.  Aahh....Chris was quicker on the answer.  |
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pocket aces
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2016, 08:31:53 AM » |
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AAH, Maybe that is why I don't have a petcock knob  Thanks for the heads up. |
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Kep
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My "Mid-life Crisis "
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2016, 08:54:05 AM » |
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You pay the shipping and you can have mine...I took it off when I installed a Pingle valve.
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Hard Luck Rodeo
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2016, 10:54:47 AM » |
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No ChrisJ CMA, it broke over 10 years ago and I haven't replaced it because I was pissed at how cheaply the part was made. I've just been running without the reserve. Does this mean that the gas in the reserve is 10 years old? I thought it was about time to do so. Is there a better solution?
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Kep
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2016, 11:29:46 AM » |
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hardluckrodeo....My post was meant for you....you can have mine if you pay shipping
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pocket aces
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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2016, 12:55:56 PM » |
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I would love the knob if available. I have a naked petcock. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2016, 03:44:58 PM » |
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hardluckrodeo....My post was meant for you....you can have mine if you pay shipping
I have one also, so both of you can have one. Hard luck, pm me with your address and I'll send it to you. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2016, 04:06:21 PM » |
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No ChrisJ CMA, it broke over 10 years ago and I haven't replaced it because I was pissed at how cheaply the part was made. I've just been running without the reserve. Does this mean that the gas in the reserve is 10 years old? I thought it was about time to do so. Is there a better solution?
About the gas... there is no separation between reserve gas and non reserve gas. It all mixes as you drive so there is no 10 year old gas in there |
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pocket aces
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2016, 05:57:56 PM » |
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Sent you a pm chrisj.
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