Motorcycle Fuel Petcocks & Taps for Honda Magna 750
The distinctive rumble of your Honda Magnas motor is owed to several essential parts: a pressure regulator, pump, turbo, and petcock. You can find every accessory you need to get your Honda machine rumbling once again, whether you are looking for brand new or refurbished components, for every year of your aluminum bike.
What is a fuel petcock and how does it work?Also known as a tap, a petcock is a valve that engages or disengages the flow of a gas or liquid. The coarse composition of a petcock makes it suited only for general on-off switching. In Honda motorcycles, this part is essential for controlling how much fuel leaves the tank and enters the fuel pump where it is burned to power the engine of your Honda Magna. Without this vital component, your motorcycle would not run.
Are there different types of petcocks?Not all petcocks are used to control fuel throughput. In cabin vehicles, the term usually refers to the valve that handles radiator drainage. However, older motorcycles did utilize a "reserve" petcock that drew gasoline from the bottom of the tank. This was important back when motorcycles did not have fuel gauges, but the feature has since been removed from contemporary models. In your V45 Magna, the "petcock" is actually broken up into two separate components: the tank tap and the frame tap. These simply control the two points where the tube connects.
Whats the difference between used and refurbished?It is important to remember that "used" and "refurbished" do not mean the same thing. If your MagnaFuel petcock is refurbished, it is a used part that has been sent to a facility to be cleaned up and tested for consistency before being released back into the market. These products normally have a limited-time guarantee that ensures their effectiveness, and because they have already been used and double-checked by the manufacturer, they are just as safe as brand new one.
Can you install a MagnaFuel petcock from another vehicle?Some petcocks are compatible with multiple motorcycles, and parts will usually come with a list of models that they can be safely used in. The models that can interchange MagnaFuel petcocks are normally closely related by year, style, and brand. This means that you can use a petcock from another vehicle in your Honda Magna if VF750C is on the list of compatible vehicles.
How do you know if the petcock is still healthy?Telling if your MagnaFuel petcock is still in good condition can be a bit problematic as it shares symptoms with other components in the engine. Your V45 Magnas engine should start up smoothly and continue to run in the on and reserve modes without any issues. Switching between these modes can present a problem such as stalling if the petcock itself is beginning to retire.