Topic: '75 CB550K Petcock

[sniper1]

Does anyone know where to find a petcock for a '75 CB550K? The ones on Ebay look pretty rough. Is there any other type that will work for this particular model? I dont feel like paying $75 for one either.  If anyone has one lying around, I could sure use it.

Thanks in advance!

[sinister902]

is yours the single outlet or dual outlet? I might have a spare kicking around I could look for if it's the dual outlet....might just need new o-ring and seal

[Lars]

On the 1975 CB 550 K models I have had in my garage, they usually comes with a petcock without a bowl, filter goes up into to the tank. Often enough on eBay;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400259056799?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This one does not show if it is 1 or two outlet, shoud be two.

or the other model which has another tank connection:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270859332387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The tank connection point tells you all about which model you can use, normally the first one.

Try David Silverspares, too.

Lars

[Tews19]

The one you pointed out Lars has not performed well.
I was going to purchase it at Western Hills and they informed me they have been known to starve the bike of fuel. Making a lean runner which my 78 is even more lean.  They even recommend I try to find a different one. SHocking a company would do this but I appreciated it and will definately go back there when I need more.

[sniper1]

I wish I could answer your questions. I bought the bike without the petcock. PO had clamped a hose to the drain hole which ran into a fuel filter, ran a hose from the filter to a T-junction and then into two seperate lines running to the carbs. Not pretty, but it worked. So,,,,,,, long answer to your question, I am not sure what type should go on it.

Any '75 550K owners out there wanna help? I am also wondering if any of the Dime City Cycle ones will fit.

[TwoTired]

If you can't find a stock one from one of the sources listed in the FAQ...

http://www.pingelonline.com/powerflo_application_frames.htm