Safari petcock

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aaronc70

Joined Dec 2009

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Knoxville, TN

Discussion Starter
• Feb 18, 2017

• #1

I just purchased a used Safari front tank and one of the three stock petcocks is leaking (another is suspect). I think I can get a replacement from safari, but has anyone found a conventional petcock that can replace it? The bolt holes are about 40mm apart (center to center). I'm not impressed with the screw-type design of the safari tank petcocks.

https://www.justgastanks.com/universal-replacement-taps-for-ktm/

 

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Hoosaberg

Joined Dec 2011

146 Posts | 95+

Brisbane Australia

• Feb 19, 2017

• #2

Check to see if an Acerbis one fits.

 

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aaronc70

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Knoxville, TN

Discussion Starter
• Feb 22, 2017

• #3

Well I don't have an Acerbis one to try. Do you have one that we could get some measurements from?

 

FE350

Joined Apr 2014

689 Posts | 252+

Chilliwack, BC, Canada

• Feb 24, 2017

• #4

http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

Raptor Petcock is the same I think, Check the link for more info.

 

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Kayeffess

Joined Aug 2011

916 Posts | 97+

Ontario, Canada

• Feb 24, 2017

• #5

I needed new petcocks for my ktm690 Safari and couldn't find anything. Ended up ordering from Just gas tanks in NY state. They messed up my order and sent a gas cap.While they were very helpful, they let me keep the cap no charge. The petcocks did have to come from Australia so it did take some time. All in all, 4 months to receive them and I don't believe they are a top quality product.
I'm hoping you find an alternative. If you do, please let us know.

 

husabutt

Joined Feb 2003

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Escondido, Ca. USA

• Feb 24, 2017

• #6

Looks just like KTM part 58507003200 $19.09 O-ring 0770020130 $.69
I use this tap on the left side of the oversize Clarke tank on my 05.
Used on these KTM bikes (and many others) and some Huskies:


Year Model
2016 1190 ADVENTURE
2016 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
2016 50 SX
2016 65 SX

They only last so long and then must be replaced as they are not rebuildable.

I think I have a new extra one. Send me your tank and I will see if it fits.

I'll post some pics and measure it this weekend.

 

Last edited: Feb 24, 2017

ned37

Joined Dec 2004

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back in cottonwood, az

• Feb 25, 2017

• #7

i've swapped the ktm / husaberg no reserve type, the husky screw type, and a mikuni that came on an '06 tank. all interchangeable, same bolt pattern.

 

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Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

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Ely, England

• Feb 26, 2017

• #8

you can get most things aftermarket in the UK but you can't get those. so if anyone has a supply source I'd be grateful!

thanks

Taffy

 

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aaronc70

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Knoxville, TN

Discussion Starter
• Feb 26, 2017

• #9

ned37 said:

i've swapped the ktm / husaberg no reserve type, the husky screw type, and a mikuni that came on an '06 tank. all interchangeable, same bolt pattern.

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Well here is a pic of the safari petcock, the mounting bolt holes are about 40mm center-to-center. Does anyone have a pic of the raptor, acerbis, ktm, or husky petcocks for comparison?

 

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ned37

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back in cottonwood, az

• Feb 26, 2017

• #10

near as i can tell, your center to center measurement is closer to 34-35.
all of mine are 34.
i can't see yours being any different

 

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husabutt

Joined Feb 2003

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Escondido, Ca. USA

• Feb 26, 2017

• #11

My camera battery died but my new KTM part 58507003200 measures the same as Ned's. BTW is does come with an o-ring.

 

husabutt

Joined Feb 2003

3K Posts | 384+

Escondido, Ca. USA

• Feb 26, 2017

• #12

Taffy said:

you can get most things aftermarket in the UK but you can't get those. so if anyone has a supply source I'd be grateful!

thanks

Taffy

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Manufacture of fuel taps for motorcycles, hinges for window/door fittings and Zamak die-casting

 

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Hoosaberg

Joined Dec 2011

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Brisbane Australia

• Feb 26, 2017

• #13

ned37 said:

near as i can tell, your center to center measurement is closer to 34-35.
all of mine are 34.
i can't see yours being any different

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I'd say Ned is right, your measuring looks a little out of wack. I assume that Safari would just be buying generic fuel taps and manufacturing the tanks to suit. Too costly to tool up to make special size taps.

 

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aaronc70

Joined Dec 2009

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Knoxville, TN

Discussion Starter
• Feb 26, 2017

• #14

OK cool, thanks for everyone's help and correcting my measurements and the pics from Ned. I was comparing it to a suzuki petcock/tank I had in the garage and they did not appear to be the same size.

 

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bmcmxdad

Joined Dec 2015

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Kansas, US

• Feb 26, 2017

• #15

I agree with Husabutt, the photo in the original link looks like the petcocks on my KTM 990 R that calls for part 58507003200. Mine has one one each side and they look the same just rolled as needed to install. These are just open closed valves for fuel injection application (in case you were going to retrofit to something with a carb).

 

Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

17K Posts | 773+

Ely, England

• Feb 27, 2017

• #16

all KTM Husaberg taps are 34mm centres - not 40!

taffy