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Removing end carbs , help please
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It seems I have the dreaded leaky fuel joint syndrome and I plan on trying (money pits) shrink tubing trick, what are the problems involved with removing the out side carbs.
Should I wait till I get the shop manual or is it fairly simple, thanks JD
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There is a lot of pieces but you should be able to handle it. Roy
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I used 4 plastic divided lunch containers to keep the parts organized. Do the disassembly on an uncluttered table. Don't drop the carbs onto the floor - I've heard some sad tales. Working on top of big towel helps to contain the parts & offers padding. Use good fitting tools, especially on the brass parts.
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KZTOOA-519130 they say that there is no match.
What am I doing wrong ?
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Thanks for the replys, I keep trying Kawasaki.com and I get to were they ask for the VIN# but when I type in
KZTOOA-519130 they say that there is no match.
What am I doing wrong ?
At kawsaki.com, on the motorcycle choice page, just select ONLY the year 1978.
Then continue without entering any other information.
A list of the 1978 models will appear. Just scroll down to your bike, and click on it.
On the next screen, click on Parts Diagrams.
Then select from the list of diagrams.
Good Luck!
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above is the address to a breakdown of your carbs.babbits is great for looking at diagrams.quick and easy
hth,
leon holmes
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But Babbits was easy,thanks
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What am I missing, It can't be that easy.
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As for the diagrams, the vin lookup doesn't work for the early models - it only functions for the later 1980 or 81 17-digit vins. So use the Search-by-Model-Info:
Kawasaki.com -->> Owner Info -->> Parts diagrams -->> Search-by-Model-Info -->> Continue. On the new page choose a year only & click Continue again. Then pick a bike from the list. Cross-reference & other info is available in the diagrams - click stuff.
PS: I don't know if the outer carbs can be removed without separating the other carbs from the mounting plate.
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Got the old girl fired up today, first time since 92
I kinda forgot how good she sounds, now I'm getting pumped.
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