Petcock issues 85 R

[3wheelmecca]

This is really cheesing me off.....
The petcock on my R keeps dribbling when in the OFF position. Ive looked at the rubber disc, spring washer, and all parts, it all checks out OK, is this a defect on these or is it just excessively worn?????
Also carb overflows, but got that answered, carb rebuild kit and float is on its way.
P***es me off.

[drag banshee]

Replace it with a aftermarket Pingel fuel petcock they are the best

[beets442]

Did you clean the surface of the shut off it's self where it meets the surface of the rubber?The rubber gets scored from the ruff surface of the valve. I've used steel wool to clean it(valve surface) and metal polish to totally smooth it out. If the rubber is scored, I've used a super thin coat of RTV sealant.
Also the spring steel ring which adds pressure to the seal, LIGHTLY bend it more(if it needs it) to add tension. If the threads are wore down at the petcock bowl use teflon tape to reseal. Hope one of these helps ...Beets

[Macdiesel]

I rebuilt my carb all ready but im wondering where is the best or cheapest place to get floats and petcock?

[drag banshee]

I rebuilt my carb all ready but im wondering where is the best or cheapest place to get floats and petcock?

carb parts warehouse for your carb parts pet cock ebay for cheapest a pingel will set you back that why they are the best

[ceaserthethird]

Are you guy's kidding me !

CheapCycleparts.com ( Click on the link in our Fourm ) Buy a dam NEW PetCock ...

It's 25 years old

[200XMichigan]

Sometimes some motor oil on the rubber disk will let it swell some since it is probably 25 years old and really dry.

[harryredtrike]

just put a new one in it,they are not that much

[Mr. Clean]

$61.92, I suspect buying new may help to keep them available and not becoming disco like all the other parts.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/364-honda-1986-all-terrain-cycle-ATC250R/assemblies/6149

[3wheelmecca]

$61.92, I suspect buying new may help to keep them available and not becoming disco like all the other parts.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/364-honda-1986-all-terrain-cycle-ATC250R/assemblies/6149
Hell yeah, I am getting either a new one or a pingel. I run pingels on all my Harleys and they work. Thanks Mr. Clean!

[MonroeMike]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?101841-250R-fuel-petcock-replacement-amp-rebuilding-information.&p=795876#post795876