Motorcycle Fuel Petcocks
- Pingel®Chopper ValveChopper Valve by Pingel®. The Pingel Chopper Valve has been designed for use on motorcycles that have custom fuel tanks that are raised high in the front. This style of fuel tank usually does not allow proper fuel pick up when using a...Designed with supreme quality and long-term dependability in mindMade to offer outstanding performance$273.62
- Pingel®Dual Outlet Reserve Fuel ValveDual Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. High-performance fuel delivery. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate...Thoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industryBuilt to provide impressive performance and great safety$177.63
- Pingel®Fuel Injection to Carburetor Conversion AdapterFuel Injection to Carburetor Conversion Adapter by Pingel®. These tank fitting kits convert models equipped with fuel injection systems to a carburetor system. The introduction of larger bore engines has surpassed the stock fuel...Designed with supreme quality and long-term dependability in mindMade to offer outstanding performance$48.81
- Pingel®Guzzler™ Fuel ValveGuzzler™ Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Made in USAThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$183.76 - $249.58
- Pingel®Guzzler™ Fuel ValveGuzzler™ Fuel Valve by Pingel®. The Guzzler® fuel valve is an outstanding performer delivering an impressive 211 ounces of fuel per minute. Manufactured from aircraft aluminum, this product is really tough! Features stainless...Made in USAThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$183.76 - $249.58
- Pingel®Injection to Carburetor Conversion Tank Fitting KitInjection to Carburetor Conversion Tank Fitting Kit by Pingel®. Pingel offers a Fuel Injection to Carburetor Conversion Fitting Kit which converts 1995-2001 Harley-Davidson models equipped with Magneti Marelli Fuel Injection systems to...Designed with supreme quality and long-term dependability in mindMade to offer outstanding performance$82.62
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. If the valve is mounted on the left side, the hose outlet faces forward. If mounted on the right side, the hose outlet faces rearward. Designed with precision and...Chrome-plated brassIncludes filter screen and features reserve fuel position$131.94 - $163.35
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate...Chrome-plated brassIncludes filter screen and features reserve fuel position$131.94 - $163.35
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 1000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate...Pingel Designer Power Flo™ Petcocks offer the highest fuel flow rate availableIncludes metric thread adapter nut to fit all 1975 and later models$157.66 - $163.35
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate...Pingel Designer Power Flo™ Petcocks offer the highest fuel flow rate availableIncludes metric thread adapter nut to fit all 1975 and later models$157.66 - $163.35
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve with DetentPower-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve with Detent by Pingel®. This round detent valve with lever has positive stops for the On, Reserve and a detent for the Off in the center position. If you're looking for a quality...Patent pendingThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$184.57
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 4000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. A universal configuration that can be used in almost any tank location. This valve can be installed with the hose barb pointing in any direction that leaves the...High-performance fuel deliveryPingel Designer Power Flo™ Petcocks offer the highest fuel flow rate available$155.73 - $207.28
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Fuel Valve by Pingel®. A universal configuration that can be used in almost any tank location. This valve can be installed with the hose barb pointing in any direction that leaves the...High-performance fuel deliveryPingel Designer Power Flo™ Petcocks offer the highest fuel flow rate available$155.73 - $207.28
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel ValvePower-Flo™ 6000 Series Single Outlet Reserve Vacuum Fuel Valve by Pingel®. This vacuum operated fuel valve has the highest fuel flow of any vacuum style fuel valve on the market. It uses the same safety feature as an OEM valve - when...When valve is left in the "on" position, with the motor off, the fuel flow will shut off automaticallyFeatures the same high-quality, lustrous chrome finish as the Power-Flo line$285.81
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ Custom Single Outlet Reserve ValvePower-Flo™ Custom Single Outlet Reserve Valve by Pingel®. This is a standard 6311-CR Round Fuel Valve with Reserve Capacity and a single 5/16" hose barb outlet, but with a new look! This valve sports a round control knob with...Pingel® Designer Power Flo™ Petcocks offer the highest fuel flow rate availableIncludes metric thread adapter nut to fit all 1975 and later models$184.57
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ Dual Outlet On/Off ValvePower-Flo™ Dual Outlet On/Off Valve by Pingel®. Hex Valve with dual 5/16" hose barb outlets fac-ing inward. This valve does not have a reserve. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding...High-performance fuel deliveryThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$150.83
- Pingel®Power-Flo™ Metric Cruiser ValvePower-Flo™ Metric Cruiser Valve by Pingel®. Designed to be a direct bolt on for your Import Cruiser. Valves come complete with adapter. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance...High-performance fuel deliveryThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$165.65
- Pingel®Valve Rebuild KitValve Rebuild Kit by Pingel®. A rebuilding tools and parts kit available to the servicing dealer for the 3/8" NPT and 22mm threaded single outlet reserve valves. A bench vise that opens 6,5" or more is necessary when installing a...Made in USAThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$105.77 - $114.55
- Pingel®Valve Rebuild KitValve Rebuild Kit by Pingel®. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate satisfaction. If you're looking for a quality...Made in USAThoughtfully developed to serve the motorcycle industry$105.77 - $114.55
- SP1®In-Line Fuel ValveUniversal In-Line Fuel Valve by SP1®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Strict quality control from start to finishMade using the finest materials and advanced technologies$17.05 - $21.80
- Biker's Choice®Early Style Petcock (022611)Early Style Petcock by Biker's Choice®. Outlet Angle: 90°. Type: Hex. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$39.94
- Biker's Choice®Early Style Petcock (022610)Early Style Petcock by Biker's Choice®. Outlet Angle: Straight. Type: Hex. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$42.77
- Biker's Choice®Early Style Petcock (022605)Early Style Petcock by Biker's Choice®. Outlet Angle: 90°. Type: Round. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$39.94
- Biker's Choice®Early Style Petcock (022604)Early Style Petcock by Biker's Choice®. Outlet Angle: Straight. Type: Round. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$42.74
- Biker's Choice®Early Style Petcock (011409)Early Style Petcock by Biker's Choice®. Outlet Angle: Straight. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsState-of-the-art design and peerless quality$18.49
A motorcycle fuel petcock is a fuel valve which the rider can use to shut off or turn on the flow of gasoline from the fuel tank into the carburetor. The device is usually bolted to the bottom of the gas tank and connected to the rest of the fuel delivery system with a hose. A typical manual petcock utilizes a ball valve construction, which limits the use of the tap to simple “on” and “off” applications. Modern motorcycles utilize vacuum-operated fuel petcocks. The valve can be opened only when a vacuum is created in the system, which means that the fuel flows only when the engine is running.
Vacuum-operated or automatic petcocks have additional functions, such as “reserve” and “prime.” The former is widely used in motorcycles with small tanks not equipped with fuel gauges. To avoid situations when you have to push your bike to the nearest gas station because of the empty tank, engineers made the petcock collect gasoline via the tube enclosed into a fine mesh filter and raised above the bottom of the tank. When the rider feels that the engine starts choking as if the tank is empty, he or she can switch the petcock to the “reserve” mode to access fuel through another tube positioned closer to the bottom of the gas tank.
Automatic fuel valves don’t need a manual “off” option since they are always closed when the engine is not running. The “prime” mode is included solely for bleeding the system after servicing the carburetor or after running out of fuel completely. If you fill the tank, but the bike would not start, you can turn the petcock into the “prime” position to bypass the vacuum-operated valve. Fuel flows into the carburetor, and then you can start your motorcycle. After the engine starts, you need to switch the valve into the “on” position so that it could be operated by vacuum again. Fail to do that, and you can flood your carb and motor with gasoline potentially causing damage.
If you notice that your petcock is leaking fuel, it means that you need to rebuild the assembly as soon as possible to prevent gasoline loss and, more importantly, potential fire. In our store, you can find a wide range of fuel petcock repair kits that include all of the necessary O-rings, gaskets, and diaphragms. First of all, you need to drain remaining fuel, remove the fuel and vacuum lines secured with clamps from the fuel tap. If you want to avoid breaking the seal between the tank and the petcock, you have to remove your tank to work on your fuel valve. You might need to take the seat off to access bolts holding the gas tank.
Be careful not to lose the spring pushing on the vacuum-operated diaphragm valve when unscrewing the vacuum section of the petcock. Replace the diaphragm. Make sure to install an O-ring on the valve itself. When tightening screws on the cover, do it in a criss-cross pattern. To remove the cut-off valve cover, you need to undo two screws. A special ring spring keeps the valve firmly seated in its housing. Remove the valve to access the rubber seal. Over time, this seal can get worn and compacted because of the constant pressure. Replace all damaged components and reassemble component in the reverse order.
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