FLat vs Round Slide Carbs

Any preference for flat vs round slide carbs. I am looking to replace the OEM carbs which run horribly up to 1/4 throttle. I have a 1984 KZ1100R and was thinking 38MM.

Jackflak, you might want to check out this very recent thread. You might be surprised what the search function will dredge up--
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I see pod filters in your picture. Were the carbs re-jetted for them? If not,the bike will not run properly. Getting carbs set up right for pods can sometimes be quite a challenge. There are about a gruzillion threads on this very topic on this website.

BTW, welcome aboard.

with such a well kept bike id simply try to sort out the stock ones. sounds like they could simply be out of sinch.

round slides would certainly look more period, but wouldnt go for them if your engine is stock, they like high flow through them.

expensive too, 600-700 for Cr's, even more for flats and they will need some tuning to work well.

TG

Nevermind.

i would assume that bike was not piped and podded without the right set up...but if not this kit is designed to help correct that stumble...or another like kit

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-83-Kawasaki-K...&hash=item2eace4b4c8


i agree that a bike that close to stock may be well served to retain those stocker carbs


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jackflack wrote:

Any preference for flat vs round slide carbs. I am looking to replace the OEM carbs which run horribly up to 1/4 throttle. I have a 1984 KZ1100R and was thinking 38MM.

38mm is way too large for your stock engine.

If you're carbs have a jet kit installed, it's just a matter of tuning them. If not, get one if you're keeping the stock carbs.

If you want performance, aftermarket carbs, eith CRS33 or RS34 would be your best, all around options.

These folks would be a great help. Roy


www.kz1000r.com/forum/index.php

Thanks for the feedback. Jetting is stock,I have played with needle position and the carbs are well sync'd. Maybe a proper jetting kit would do it. This bike was always a little light in the low RPM it would be nice to get some more response below 5000RPM.
Rest of engine is stock, a mechanic buddy was going to do some flow work on the head so a larger carb may be needed.
First time user of this forum, thanks for the tips and links.

I don't have much to offer on your carburetor problem except to say that if you are running pods and a Kerker, then you need to adjust your jetting.

The main reason that I was replying was to say congratulations. That bike is stunning. Welcome to KZR!

Your bike is BEAUTIFUL its the one I always wanted