Bad manual petcock?

[Jaydela180]

Anyone come across a bad manual petcock (style as shown in pic)? Squeaks when turned and stiffer than same petcock on other side. Only 2 years old and used regularly (turned off when bike is off). Thanks in advance

 

[5twins]

I know the stock ones need an occasional cleaning and lubing to work well (turn easy). I don't see why aftermarket ones would be any different. My near 40 year old originals turn smooth as silk, probably because I've done that.

 

[retiredgentleman]

I have 2 of the manual petcocks, that Mikesxs sells. I have been using them for about 10 years now. Every 2 or 3 years, they get really difficult to turn.
When that happens, I shoot some WD40 into each petcock, and then they are super smooth once again. I've never taken them apart.

 

[Jaydela180]

Thanks guys. Im gonna yank fuel line off to make sure everything is flowing as it should and flush with wd40 as well.

 

[retiredgentleman]

Thanks guys. Im gonna yank fuel line off to make sure everything is flowing as it should and flush with wd40 as well.

I don't mean that I spray WD40 inside the petcock where the gas flows. I spray it on the outside to free up the mechanical parts that slide together.

 

[Jaydela180]

Got ya. Thanks for the clarification.