1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

1981-1983 (maybe others) Petcocks - Karcoma

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by steve1970, Jun 22, 2024.

  1. steve1970 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 430 CR rider
    Other Motorcycles:
    restoring 81 430 CR and 84 500 XC
    Is there a current source for a rebuild kit for the Karcoma petcock with the 16x1 threads that came on the 81 to 83 bikes? I searched the forum and found a few posts from a decade back or so that listed a kit that apparently had a disk seal that was too thick and another guy was talking about using a Suzuki part in place of it. I couldn't really determine the path to rebuilding these petcocks. I'm wondering what the best way to go is these days.

    I have an 82 430 CR that I ride and an 81 430 CR that I'm slowly restoring and both have leaky Karcoma petcocks. I'd like to keep them in service vs putting on something modern.
  2. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
  3. steve1970 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 430 CR rider
    Other Motorcycles:
    restoring 81 430 CR and 84 500 XC