175HS Fuel Petcock

[Steve S.]

I'm not sure how the two fuel lines split up and go to each individual carburetor.  Is the petcock suppose to have 2 hose outlets on it or dooes the fuel line split somewhere after the petcock?  If so, can someone explain?

Thanks!

Steve

[NC_MULE]

I'm new to these bikes but my 200 RS has 2 outlets at the petcock.  Just looked in the parts catalogue (which covers both my 200 RS and your 175 HS) and they only list one petcock which has 2 outlets pointing front and rear.  Are you missing your petcock?  It's common in vintage bikes to replace the petcock with a after market in that case you might have to T the lines if it only had one outlet.
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[Steve S.]

Hi NC_MULE,
Thanks for the information.  That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure.  I do have a petcock, but someone must have changed it to a single outlet along the way.  They had the hoses split  with an in-line tee and then going off to each carb.  Looks like I will have to get the correct petcock with the two outlet.  Much appreciated!

Steve

[v330123]

Steve, There's a closeup picture of the fuel petcock on my grey 200 MKII SS. Shows pretty good the two outlets. Now, that's not a stock petcock, it's an aftermarket unit that works perfectly for me. You'll find some info on it in my message thread. Good luck.

Gary

[Steve S.]

Hi Gary,
I found the picture of the petcock (very nice bike by the way) but could not find your thread about it.  Can you post a link?
Thanks.

Steve

[BBKELLEY]

I have a 200MS II with a petcock Problem , I would like to know what I can replace The petcock with that doesn't cost alot email me back with  Make & Part No . bb.kelley@charter.net thanks 

[Steve S.]

Parts n' more makes a Universal Fuel Petcock  Part # 20-0100  $36.00
You will also need the chrome adapter nut  Part # 20-0105      $  6.00
Shipping will be about $9.00

That's your only option at this point.  Good luck.

[Crazygreg]

Hi,

I have this one on my bike, with a T spliter and it work great (you will have to remove the plastic filter)!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROME-PETCOCK-GAS-FUEL-TANK-LEFT-SPIGOT-HARLEY-NEW-/320737331683?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aad6f49e3
 

[coxy]

i have been thinking of buying one of these for the 175 but the one i looked at the fuel connection points straight down i think the end result would look neater it was on ebay under harley davison  petcock or fuel tap. cheap.