I've got that Pingle tingle!

[daytonacharlie]

I just replaced my aging vacuum actuated fuel tap (petcock) with one from Pingle. Their tap does away with the vacuum line from the carbs in favor of gravity feed. The problems I've had with the vacuum system are all gone! Vapor lock, going on to reserve at half a tank, reserve position not working at all, having to run in prime position just to get any fuel flow, all solved. Two thumbs up!

dc

[daytona 750]

very interesting!
got any links to the product?

[daytonacharlie]

Originally Posted by daytona 750

very interesting!
got any links to the product?

http://www.pingelonline.com/powerflo.htm
I bought the 4000 series fuel valve with the connection facing the rear of the bike. I ran the fuel line behind the frame looping around to a splitter then to the carbs and an inline fuel filter between the fuel tap and the splitter. I'll post photos soon.
The part #'s are 4211-AH for the fuel valve and A1702C-0 for the adapter plate.

dc

[daytona 750]

hmmmm, i had a look at your link, i dont see how that would look right on the triumph. i was expecting a direct replacement.
have you got some pics so i can see it on your bike?

[daytonacharlie]

Originally Posted by daytona 750

hmmmm, i had a look at your link, i dont see how that would look right on the triumph. i was expecting a direct replacement.
have you got some pics so i can see it on your bike?

No, it most surely is not a direct replacement for the stock unit. I had reservations about the appearance the new fuel tap would give. The hole left by the absence of the old knob is kinda strange. You really can't see the Pingle tap unless you bend down and look inside the hole. Having said that the quality and function of the Pingle tap is far superior to the stock vacuum tap. I'd been having problems for years with the stock vacuum tap system and the Pingle has completely eliminated those problems. It will take some getting used to but it works so much better that it's worth it.

I'll post photos soon...

dc

[aje]

Thats my Pingel, has passed gas for two years.
As said, very handy.

[daytonacharlie]

Here's a few photos showing the Pingle fuel tap, fuel filter and hose routing. Works great, no more fuel starvation.

[86BGN]

This may be a really simple question, but how does reserve work?

[Hinckley]

It's a shame that such a cool looking piece of kit has to be hidden behind the fairing. You can see even in photos that the quality of workmanship is top notch. I think my GT750 project might just need on of those.

[dphex]

they make a duel feed tad and adapter for t3 still does not fill in the hole though