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VM34 swap on 750 twin

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23 Oct 2023 19:42 #890870 by Rusty B1
VM34 swap on 750 twin was created by Rusty B1
Has anyone done the Mikuni VM34 swap on a 1976 750B twin?  If so what is gained by getting rid of the stock CV carbs?
Mine is currently stock except for an Alphabet header.

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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23 Oct 2023 23:56 #890875 by Wookie58

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24 Oct 2023 17:01 - 24 Oct 2023 17:05 #890915 by DoctoRot
Replied by DoctoRot on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin
Better throttle response. lighter. better parts availability.

I went with Mikuni RS-34s from Topham Germany (they call them TM-34 on their site) - These have some advantages over the VM series carbs. They fit the original carb boots. Easier to balance, no throttle cable splitter required, use push/pull throttle, easier to use choke, and they have accelerator pump.

www.mikuni-topham.de/ENGLISHSITE/ENGLISH/Frame_English.html
Last edit: 24 Oct 2023 17:05 by DoctoRot.
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25 Oct 2023 12:02 #890951 by Rusty B1
Replied by Rusty B1 on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin
hey Wookle- I have not received it.

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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25 Oct 2023 12:14 #890952 by Wookie58
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hey Wookle- I have not received it.
Is the address in your profile still current ?

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25 Oct 2023 17:01 - 26 Oct 2023 04:40 #890963 by Rusty B1
Replied by Rusty B1 on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin
Yes, the email address is current. What  was the subject line (title) of the email?

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200
Last edit: 26 Oct 2023 04:40 by Rusty B1.

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26 Oct 2023 05:35 #890974 by Wookie58
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Yes, the email address is current. What  was the subject line (title) of the email?
Just re-sent, subject is BOTM

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26 Oct 2023 06:10 #890977 by Rusty B1
Replied by Rusty B1 on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin
Good morning Guy!  
Got your email and I would be happy to send some pics and info. Should it be as a reply to this personal email? 
Do you have a timeline in mind for receiving them?  I've made a couple changes and would like to take new photos to send to you.
Most likely will take a few days for the pics since we have rain forecast for next 4-5 days.
Let me know.

I appreciate your interest in the bike. I've gotten positive reviews from everyone who's seen it!

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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26 Oct 2023 06:13 #890978 by Wookie58
Replied by Wookie58 on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin

Good morning Guy!  
Got your email and I would be happy to send some pics and info. Should it be as a reply to this personal email? 
Do you have a timeline in mind for receiving them?  I've made a couple changes and would like to take new photos to send to you.
Most likely will take a few days for the pics since we have rain forecast for next 4-5 days.
Let me know.

I appreciate your interest in the bike. I've gotten positive reviews from everyone who's seen it!
Reply to my email please, no rush before the end of November would be good (I have November and December in the bag)

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26 Oct 2023 10:11 #890984 by Rusty B1
Replied by Rusty B1 on topic VM34 swap on 750 twin
Great- that gives me plenty of time.

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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