GSX600F 1989/1994 Fuel tap ?

[MrGMoto]

Hey guys, Iv got two GSX600F bikes and have been rebuilding them on and off over the last few years. Both tanks were in bad shape. One has a fuel tap and the other did not. The bolts on the fuel tap were rusted and snapped and upon taking the fuel tap apart it was corroded beyond repair. 

 

I now need a new fuel tap. Only problem is the original had the normal ON RES PRIME black nob but has two outlets. This is because the only carbitooters have two inlets, one for carb 1 &2 and the other for 3&4. 

When looking online for the ye old petcock/fuel tap i'm presented with 3 variants. The ORIGINAL black nob style part around £50-£150 on the bay, an all metal switched one with one brass outlet and another metal switched one with two outlets. 

 

The single outlet-ed ones seem to be easier to get hold off with faster delivery than the two outlet versions. question is does the single outlet version fit and would it work ? 

 

Thanks MR.G 

[iangaryprice]

I have a 2003 GSX600FK3.

It has the black plastic knob, RES/ON/PRI positions. One fuel outlet. Fuel line goes to the centre of the carbs (between 2 & 3).

I dont think you can use the metal 2 outlet one (bottom photo)  You may not be able to reach the knob through the fairing.

If your bike has 2 outlets going to 2 fuel lines, you should be able to adapt a single outlet to fit.

You will need a Y adapter to split the single line in to 2 lines.

P.s. Common problem with the fuel tanks is corrosion of the filler cap recess drain pipe. It goes through the tank, it rusts through, then fuel leaks out. If you get this problem let me know, I fixed mine 4 years ago and it is still good.