79' carbs on 78' Bike

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79' carbs on 78' Bike

24 Nov 2007 16:32
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Hey guys,

I have a 1978 KZ650. The only set of carbs I have are from a 79' KZ650 with the accelerator pump. Are there any problems I should worry about when running the bike with these carbs? I am running pods and have the carbs rejetted. I don't see why there would be any problems, but thought I would check.

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Re: 79' carbs on 78' Bike

24 Nov 2007 16:36
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AFAIK the only diffs between the carbs is the accelerator pump, and possibly main & pilot jet sizes.

As long as you've re-jetted the carbs to compensate for the increased airflow by running pods, you should be OK.
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Re: 79' carbs on 78' Bike

24 Nov 2007 16:58
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Just be ready to hold on when the boost of the accelrator pump kicks in. :laugh:

Really though, what purpose/advantage did the accelerator pump provide? :whistle:
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Re: 79' carbs on 78' Bike

24 Nov 2007 18:12
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i think when they leaned them out real bad for emmissions the tip-in stumble got real bad and the pump covered it up some. with proper tuning i think they can be eliminated. or at least have in the past, but that was on hondas
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Re: 79' carbs on 78' Bike

24 Nov 2007 21:35
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Everything should work just fine. Other than the pump they are the same carbs as other years.

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