Fitted a second rebuild kit in my 1000CSR fuel tap a couple of weeks ago. Discovered a pool of fuel under the bike again today.Taking off the tank,the fuel is pissing out all over the place in both 'On' and 'Res' positions.Agin!
Ive read that this is a common fault with old Kawasaki vacuum taps.
Is it worth persevering with it? Could I change it for a manual tap? What about a Pingel?
Any opinions,comments,suggestions appreciated as Im well stuck.
P.S. I refurbished the tap with help from this;
xjbikes.com/forums/threads/rebuilding-th...-valve-w-pics.25058/
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Vacuum taps
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Re: Vacuum taps
I fitted a Suzuki GS (750) tap. They are available direct from Suzuki brand new and are not very expensive. Sorted my Z650 issue
Why do I persist in debating with idiots ? I really should know better 
Re: Vacuum taps
Taps are common to a lot of models you should be able to buy a brand new one with a bit of searching
Re: Vacuum taps
Charlie wrote:I fitted a Suzuki GS (750) tap. They are available direct from Suzuki brand new and are not very expensive. Sorted my Z650 issue
Don't let the Number 7 bolt police see that comment.
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Re: Vacuum taps
Motor biking, motor biking, going down the queens highway like a rasher streaky bacon!
Re: Vacuum taps
Similar problems encountered with the vacuum tap on my z1000 A2.
I fitted a pingel adapter which I got from the States - plus
a z1000 a1 / z900 style - on/off /reserve style tap which I got from j Browse
I still have the original tap for the a2's next owner but I will not be using it!
I fitted a pingel adapter which I got from the States - plus
a z1000 a1 / z900 style - on/off /reserve style tap which I got from j Browse
I still have the original tap for the a2's next owner but I will not be using it!
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Re: Vacuum taps
aftermarket kits are a waste of time you can still get the genuine parts
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Re: Vacuum taps
davido wrote:Fitted a second rebuild kit in my 1000CSR fuel tap a couple of weeks ago. Discovered a pool of fuel under the bike again today.Taking off the tank,the fuel is pissing out all over the place in both 'On' and 'Res' positions.Agin!
Ive read that this is a common fault with old Kawasaki vacuum taps.
Is it worth persevering with it? Could I change it for a manual tap? What about a Pingel?
Any opinions,comments,suggestions appreciated as Im well stuck.
P.S. I refurbished the tap with help from this;
xjbikes.com/forums/threads/rebuilding-th...-valve-w-pics.25058/
HI, I RECON IT'S HORSE'S FOR COURSES !!!! VACUUM TAP IS GOOD IN THE EVENT OF A STICKY FLOAT NEEDLE OR DUFF FLOAT SEAT = NO HYDRAULIC LOCK OR 5 WEIGHT ENGINE OIL ( =FUEL CONTAMINATED & TRASHED BEARINGS ) & THERES ONLY A SINGLE LITTLE DIAPHRAGM TO REPLACE IF IT FAILS !!!! PERSONALLY I SEE THEM AS A PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENT =GLASS HALF FULL.
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