The fuel tap of the XT500

Reliable fuel for your XT500

Everything for the spray supply

Anyone servicing or restoring an XT500 should not forget the spray supply.
It is not only important that the fuel flows when it should, but also that it does NOT flow when the machine is switched off.
Who wants a puddle of gasoline in the garage?

In addition to a replacement petcock for a new start, we offer you all kinds of spare parts to restore your existing petcock.

Restoration

Here you will find all the spare parts we offer for the restoration of your fuel tap:

  1. Fuel tap, ON/OFF/reserve, article no: 50632
  2. Replacement intake pipe for fuel tap, article no: 50259
  3. Replacement filter/strainer for fuel tap, article no: 50666
  4. Valve disk (4-hole) fuel tap (OEM), article no: 10098OEM
  5. Gasket tank/fuel tap, article no: 50020 / 50020OEM
  6. Sealing washer (2 x required), article no: 50016 / 50016-5
  7. Cross-head screw (2 x required), article no: 29397PH
  8. Petrol filter/petrol hose set , Article no: 40730
  9. Sliding washer for fuel tap lever , Article no: 50804
  10. Ultra-HD petrol hose, article no: 22243
  11. Hose clamp with worm thread, article no: 91552
  12. Screws for front panel, article no: 50352


   A. Fuel tap repair kit, article no: 50028

Just as important as the carburetor

Regular care is therefore a good idea here too.

Water and suspended particles in the fuel are poison for a decent running engine. The float needle valve in the carburetor can quickly become faulty. We therefore advise you to check the fuel tap regularly. The water trap with Filter insert 50666 can be combined with the Double ring wrench 31037 easily and conveniently. If you open the reserve function and then find water and dirt here, you need to take action. The reserve function of the tap literally gets everything out of your tank. Even the heavy substances that you don't want to find in the float chamber.

You can be picky here.

The inside of the tap can be very susceptible to corrosion. Even the brass of the tube can be affected by pitting if contaminated gasoline has a galvanic party with water, rust and the aluminum-zinc alloy of the tap material. The sealing surfaces to the valve disk and the O-ring can be polished well. Oxide and the like must be removed, otherwise the chances of reliable operation are very small.

When fitting all the seals, please note that they first swell and soften when they come into contact with gasoline in order to provide full tightness. It will also be quite difficult to operate the selector lever at first. We never assemble our fuel taps completely dry.

The restoration

Ignored long enough, a fuel tap can be in pretty poor condition. Dirt, grime and corrosion. Catastrophic. This disrupts the work of the carburetor enormously and leads to difficulties.
Tom shows us what this looks like and what needs to be done. He explains the fuel tap repair kit Art. No. 50028 and its components.

Eagerly awaited

Intact filter screens in the fuel tap are also an important insurance for the XT500 if you like to take the XT off-road or on trips. A single particle in the float needle valve is enough to cause a lot of trouble. For a long time it was impossible to find replacements for broken filters, but we KEDOs took care of it. Under the
Under the Item no. 50666 the filters are available in pairs in the KEDO webshop. Our XTom is obviously also very happy about this new product. Here is his video.

Alternatives

THE ORIGINAL YAMAHA GASOLINE TAP

Although we are of the opinion that the KEDO replica petrol tap is so close to the original that we can't tell the difference, but of course you can also get the OEM petcock from KEDO.

THE REPLICA BENZINHAHN

The XT500 replica petrol tap

  • ON/OFF/Reserve
  • Delivery incl. seal to the tank
  • Without mounting material (screws and seals) 
  • Connection diameter 8mm


    Very close to the original

THE TT500 BENZINHAHN on your XT

Whether the original TT petcock or the popular TEIKEI petcock with its 90° connection - with our special adapter you can now finally use these stylish petcocks on your XT500.

The reduced classic of the legendary TT500

The popular TEIKEI petrol tap incl. reserve function, water separator & fine screen and its angled hose connection

The KEDO „TT-style“ petrol tap adapter“ 
(original tank to M14x1)

Accessories & Tools

We also compile all available details on the subject of fuel supply in the store.
The range can always change. Some items are no longer produced and new ones are added.
The KEDO webshop is always up-to-date.

A difficult topic in the meantime:

The fuel hose

The quality of the fuel hoses available on the market has deteriorated in recent years.
Either the tubes only last one more season, or they are so stiff that laying them becomes a pain.

We will of course do our best to continue to offer you quality.

Here are our recommendations for you:

Ultra-HD petrol hose

  • 7mm inside/ 13mm outside
  • 50cm long
  • three-ply
  • inside/outside rubber
  • Textile insert
  • up to +90°C

Maxi' fuel filter'

  • Transparent plastic housing
  • with paper insert
  • for 6-8mm fuel hose

Hose clamp with worm thread

The safest way to attach the fuel hose.

  • Clamping range 11-19mm
  • approx. 5mm wide
  • Stainless steel

12mm spring clip

The quick and visually appealing way to attach the fuel hose.

  • Clamping range 12.5-14.5mm
  • 2 pieces in a set

All-inclusive set

The KEDO carefree package for your fuel flow!

  • Fuel filter / fuel hose set
  • Ready-to-install set
  • incl. spring clips
  • cut to length

around the fuel

We have put together a few things here to make crafting easier for you:

Petrol hose clamping tool

A small but powerful tool that saves you time, stink and nerves.
The tool for safely disconnecting the fuel hose during maintenance work.

  • for hoses up to 19mm
  • galvanized
  • knurled nut

KEDO double ring wrench

This double ring wrench was specially developed for the XT500.
Perfect fit for the fuel tap and the cap of the timing chain tensioner.

  • SW24/27mm
  • Travel tool (aluminum coated)
  • for fuel tap strainer & timing chain tensioner cap
  • Fits in OEM toolbox

Tank closure plate

This 34mm petrol tap dummy closes the tank opening securely.
Whether tank restoration, rust removal, coating or simply for storing the tank - no garage should be without this practical helper.

FERTAN/TAPOX tank renovation set

We also have the right solution for refurbishing your steel tank.

  • Four-piece complete set
  • Tank refurbishment in seven steps
  • Petrol-resistant 2K sealant, no mechanical rust removal required
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