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550 carb (TK22) flaps fabrication - pics 09 Mar 2013 10:42 #576107

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I know fabricating them isn't fun...and several times I was just putting the finishing touches on one and went to crazy with the dremel and had to start over... But it's work it! my bike starts like a champ now.

As for your pics taz, I think it looks like it will work, but maybe they might be a tad thick, especially in the area where you have to make the curved hinged area. As long as it moves freely I'd think it'd work ok. As a side note, make sure the flaps cannot "walk" over on the pin while open. I had one do that it was stuck and I had trouble getting my choke to come off because it was hung up by the stuck flap.

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550 carb (TK22) flaps fabrication - pics 09 Mar 2013 13:43 #576137

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@Apbling Yea i actually didnt continue with those instead i used some sheet metal from a Vent duct connection seemed pretty durable yet bendable i yet to put my carbs installed and etc so well see how they work...hopefully they do.

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550 carb (TK22) flaps fabrication - pics 11 Mar 2013 19:16 #576557

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I just made mind out of tops of metal food cans and they've been holding up fairly well. B)

kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/535498-my...choke-flaps-on-tk-22
1982 KZ550 LTD

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550 carb (TK22) flaps fabrication - pics 17 Jul 2013 21:25 #597002

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Ok, I finally made a couple. I found the closest metal to the original, which is zinc plated 0.5 mm thick is the thin sheet metal case of computer power supplies. The dull, bluish-grey, zinc coated, sheet metal power supply cases work well.

They cut easily with tin snips, are the right type of metal, and are exactly the same thickness. I used a tiny jeweler's file to clean it up after the photos were taken.

However, if you notice, I altered the design a little bit so the hinge curl is supported at both ends. Hopefully this will prevent the hinge from breaking.

I had to design a very precise timer for the spot welder in order to get any kind of control on the weld.

This is one of two. I have photos of the other one mounted, but I'll have to dig them up later.
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