Need help finding carb parts

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Need help finding carb parts

04 Jul 2008 22:52
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I recently got a 78 KZ1000 from a guy that had carb problems. The problem was the bleed pipe and main jet were missing from the #1 carb. Does anyone know where I could find a bleed pipe?
1978 KZ1000 A2, 2008 Honda Ruckus, 2004 Nissan Titan

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 09:08
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I always check e-bay.com, denniskirk.com, and babbitsonline.com first!
1979 KZ750B4
1998 Yamaha Blaster
South Bend, Indiana

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 10:41
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I ordered one from Babbits today but I think that I will get told it is discontinued. That is what happened at the bike shop.
1978 KZ1000 A2, 2008 Honda Ruckus, 2004 Nissan Titan

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 14:18
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The good news is that the KZ1000 was the police bike so there are probably a zillion of them around. The dismantlers will have used carbs available.
1979 KZ-750 Twin

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 15:07
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I have some from various years if they are all the same. Some out of a 76 and some out of an 80. What size main jet?
78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 19:03
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I think that all the VM26 carbs are the same(Please correct me if I'm wrong). 105 main jets
1978 KZ1000 A2, 2008 Honda Ruckus, 2004 Nissan Titan

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

05 Jul 2008 19:24
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There are quite a few VM26 assemblies and the jetting is different in each.
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Re: Need help finding carb parts

06 Jul 2008 06:24
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Maybe someone can help me determine what type of carbs I have. I could not find any numbers at all on the carbs. But here is a description of the carbs:

1. The Idle screw is one large knob on the top, rear center.

2. The return spring is one long one instead of being on the shaft.

3.The bowls have a small drain screw with the drain hose on the bottom center.

4. I measured across the engine side of the bore and it was 33/32" which converts to 26.19mm. ( I dont have calipers)

5. Here are some pics of the carbs









1978 KZ1000 A2, 2008 Honda Ruckus, 2004 Nissan Titan

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

06 Jul 2008 06:26
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Forgot to say that the last picture is the part I need and can't seem to find.
1978 KZ1000 A2, 2008 Honda Ruckus, 2004 Nissan Titan

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

06 Jul 2008 10:04
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I definetly have the jet holder, if it will work. Ill have to check on the jet in a little bit and get back to you. Dont know how good the O-ring will be either. If you want them after I look Ill give you them and you can send me what ever the postage is or screw me out of it, Whatever you decide:laugh:
78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

06 Jul 2008 11:30
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I have one that looks identical to the picture and the 105 main jet. You will need to find a new O-ring. Email me at mtww55@msn.com if you want it
78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned

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Re: Need help finding carb parts

06 Jul 2008 14:26
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i have one for you also.
i will sell of give away parts to someone who is not a customer.
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.

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