Has anyone tried the Manual Petcock from RPM on an '84?

[Bryce]

Bryce,

I just did a check and I have sold 11 of the manual petcocks in the last couple of years. It does have a 3/8" hose nipple that requires a clamp compared the stock 10mm nipple. As mentioned by many others it does require the removal of the side panel to access the lever. I believe one member here added some sort of cable/pull to his so he did not have to remove the cover. It seems like there was a picture of it here, but I can't find it right now.

The other point that was made, the original petcock lasted for all these years and the new Yamaha unit will last around the same time frame too. So, bolting in the proper petcock can be looked at as more of an investment as the original petcock lasted almost 30 years and if the new one lasts another 30 years the cost per year is only around $5.70 a year.

Or you can search for Noel's recommendation of an electric shut off valve and I believe it has also been posted here about a vacuum operated shut off too. I do not offer those items, so I have no experience with them.

Randy - RPM

Thanks for the information.

-Bryce