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Geauxvegan
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Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Posts: 6 Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:12 pm Post subject: 1995 SB6 fuel petcock |
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Finally got the SB6 I bought a few years ago running but the petcock is leaking. I am hoping to find a rebuild kit for it but I don't know what bike this one is from, assuming it's not an actual Bimota part. It is not a GSXR1100 petcock, at least not for any year model i could find. I tried the search function here and at Classic Bimota Parts but haven't found anything.
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Jonny B Bad
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 555 Location: NE London
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:08 pm Post subject: SB6 Petcock |
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If it's the electric one that is on the 6R, I doubt you'll find a re-build kit, but all you need to do is to take it to pieces and replace the O ring seals and a fibre washer. _________________ What, Jonny's gone! |
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Evilchicken0
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Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:12 am Post subject: |
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The SB6 has a vacuum fuel tap. You could try to or open it up and see if its an o ring that's gone or try a Pingle to replace it _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Geauxvegan
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Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Posts: 6 Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Geauxvegan
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Update for internet time travelers with SB6 petcock issues: The rebuild kit from npr-carbs.co.uk arrived in about 3 weeks and is a perfect fit. 10/10 recommended. |
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Evilchicken0
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Good to know _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Gammaboy
Joined: 25 Feb 2016 Posts: 188 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:01 am Post subject: |
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Mine didn't have a tap fitted, it has some kind of disconnect. I'm going to modify a eBay SV650 tap to dual outlet to suit. |
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brian
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Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:03 am Post subject: |
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FYI....
This is the stock vacuum petcock
And in true Bimota form, the female coupler between the tank fitting and the petcock is 1/2 left hand thread and 1/2 right hand thread
![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33734419938_9c1066d72e_c.jpg) _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Evilchicken0
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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brian wrote: |
FYI....
And in true Bimota form, the female coupler between the tank fitting and the petcock is 1/2 left hand thread and 1/2 right hand thread
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Isn't that so you can hold the tap in the right position and just do up the nut ![Idea](images/smiles/icon_idea.gif) _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Jonny B Bad
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 555 Location: NE London
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:10 pm Post subject: SB6 Fuel Tap |
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No, that's so you can swing both ways ![Shocked](images/smiles/icon_eek.gif) _________________ What, Jonny's gone! |
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brian
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Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Evilchicken0 wrote: |
brian wrote: |
FYI....
And in true Bimota form, the female coupler between the tank fitting and the petcock is 1/2 left hand thread and 1/2 right hand thread
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Isn't that so you can hold the tap in the right position and just do up the nut ![Idea](images/smiles/icon_idea.gif) |
Yeah i’d say that was the thought behind it. Seems like a lot of trouble to go to though _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Evilchicken0
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Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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brian wrote: |
Evilchicken0 wrote: |
brian wrote: |
FYI....
And in true Bimota form, the female coupler between the tank fitting and the petcock is 1/2 left hand thread and 1/2 right hand thread
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Isn't that so you can hold the tap in the right position and just do up the nut ![Idea](images/smiles/icon_idea.gif) |
Yeah i’d say that was the thought behind it. Seems like a lot of trouble to go to though |
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Evilchicken0
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: SB6 Fuel Tap |
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Jonny B Bad wrote: |
No, that's so you can swing both ways ![Shocked](images/smiles/icon_eek.gif) |
Something you wish to share with the group Jonny ????
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Jonny B Bad
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 555 Location: NE London
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:55 pm Post subject: SB6 Fuel Petcock |
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What I get up to in the privacy of my own garage Chuckie, is between me and the vernier calipers ![Embarassed](images/smiles/icon_redface.gif) _________________ What, Jonny's gone! |
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Evilchicken0
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: SB6 Fuel Petcock |
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Jonny B Bad wrote: |
What I get up to in the privacy of my own garage Chuckie, is between me and the vernier calipers ![Embarassed](images/smiles/icon_redface.gif) |
Fair comment - I tend to use a headtorch as well _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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