Swapping petcocks and rerouting fuel lines on the XS-Triple Sidecar

Sometimes you make a modification to a bike to improve on one issue, only to find out that it was some negative side-effects. In this case, fitting these lovely Ducati TT-F1 petcocks with their twin-outlets helped to improve the fuel supply to the middle cylinders, but also meant that I couldn't switch to reserve as the levers would hit the sidecovers. In those two weeks they were installed, I also found out, that the levers themselves are a bit hard to grasp.

The new setup consisted of three T-pieces, creating a horizontal fuel rail, feeding all three carbs and also ensuring that the engine would still run, if there was only fuel left in one side of the tank. 

And that's the old Moto Guzzi petcocks re-installed (not without treating them to a bit of penetrating oil.

... and that's the reality of dealing with modified old bikes as daily rides. Not every job is glamourous, but nevertheless needs to be tackled. With that being said, expect quite a few changes to this bike in the coming months.

Oh and I have a set of TT-F1 petcocks for sale, if you're interested.