Tecate petcock scam

[fabiodriven]

This dude is getting absurd money for what looks like a banshee petcock. I just bought a brand-new Banshee petcock for my 85 Tecate and it looks just like this. I paid like $25 and it should bolt right on. I'm pretty sure this dude is just re-selling Banshee petcocks at an inflated rate.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Petcock-Tecate-KXT-86-87-fuel-switch_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c66Q3 a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293 Q3a2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZit em180304299141QQitemZ180304299141QQptZMotorcyclesQ 5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[3Razors]

Yes it is just a modified banshee petcock. I have been in contact with this seller about this. He modifies the outlet so it points down instead of to the side, but you can use plain banshee one just as it is.

[dirtface]

How does he modify it? It just turns doesn't it?

[nd4speed]

Well it's not a scam if he has to recoup labor costs. To each his own........if you know better than don't buy one. There are lots of people who use there knowledge about interchangeable parts to make a profit from those that don't know.

There are lots parts that fit the tecate that come from other sources. I saw a set of 86 Tecate radiators sell for $20 shipped that I forgot to bid on.
It's like Banshee brake calipers and other calipers like on the LT250R. Same manufacturer different mounting bracket (and banjo bolt?). Banshee brake calipers= cheap and everywhere. LT250R rear caliper = $60 used on ebay. Hell, Banshee brakes probably work on a Tecate too, you just swap the mounting bracket.

[Blown 331]

I just bought a used Banshee petcock for mine. I had no idea they were only $25 new, I think I paid like $20 shipped for a used one! Crap, well at least it will be better than the stocker.

[SeaBass8]

Yes deffinetly a good idea to compare the cost of a new part to a used part before buying. I've seen plenty of 200x stuff you can get new for not too much more.

[3Razors]

For anyone else I have bought mine through Cheapcycleparts.com for $16.52 brand new part no. 2GU-24500-01-00

[Blown 331]

For anyone else I have bought mine through Cheapcycleparts.com for $16.52 brand new part no. 2GU-24500-01-00

Crap, I paid more (after shipping) for used. lol.