Leaking petcock

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cultclassic

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Hey guys , hopefully someone can help
Me with this what seems simple problem....

I can my tank a clean out plus my petcock , put it back together , filled the tank back up and the petcock is leaving , vary vary slowly , but leaking none the less still leaking . Everything is on tight and all rubber seals are in place , does anyone have any surgest ions ?????

Thanks :)
 
What kind of bike?

Typically going to leak from three places: where it mounts to the tank, the bowl o-ring, or the seal for the selector switch. Depending on the bike, rebuild kits are usually available for $20 or so (for Honda CBs, e.g.).
 
carnivorous chicken said:
What kind of bike?

Typically going to leak from three places: where it mounts to the tank, the bowl o-ring, or the seal for the selector switch. Depending on the bike, rebuild kits are usually available for $20 or so (for Honda CBs, e.g.).
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It's a 1978 honda cb500t , the leak seems to be coming from the " on,off " tap....
 
You put the "wavy" washer behind the lever instead of on top. Take it apart and you'll see what I mean.
 
VonYinzer said:
You put the "wavy" washer behind the lever instead of on top. Take it apart and you'll see what I mean.
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Or the rubber seal gave out. You can buy those individually for $5 or so. Use a tiny bit of grease to barely coat the surface before replacing it...
 
carnivorous chicken said:
Or the rubber seal gave out. You can buy those individually for $5 or so. Use a tiny bit of grease to barely coat the surface before replacing it...
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Yup
 
If this is what those petcocks use here ya go. I got these for my xs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310413350101?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
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