I pulled the fuel tank to do some projects and the f#@*ing petcock, which was NEW a very short time ago is leaking internally. After two rebuilds of the original (once with the unworkable K&L kit) and then replacing with an entire NEW OEM unit, I am F#@*ING DONE with the OEM valve. My tank is clean, and flushed about twice a year, no FOD in the valve, and yes, the spring has already been stretched. I am just tired of messing with it. I want the final solution. I have had the Bergmen manual conversion for several years, and I am habituated to turning it on and off as parts of my pre-flight and post-flight checklist, so that's not an issue.
I have a question for those who have installed Pingle units. Their website (and old COG files) tell me that their P/N 6211-CH is the one to get. However this unit has the fuel outlet pipe pointing inwards. It looks to me like the P/N 4211-CH would be a better fit on our bikes since the outlet pipe will angle back at 45 degrees and that looks like better alignment with the fuel hose to the carbs and also easier access to the hose clamp when removing/installing the tank. I am not seeing one that points straight back like the OEM unit.
Thoughts, opinions, experience with either one? Thanks in advance.