80 kz750 carb removal

originalhandy wrote: So I have pulled the carbs off my bike, the throttle cable is still attached. Where do I remove it at, is it both these nuts in the pic? I realise it's a noob question ...

Also does anyone have a rebuild kit they can recommend or will any do?

undiablo wrote: Nessim,

When you removed the choke butterflys and shafts, could you see what kind of seal seals the choke shaft to the carb body?

Nessism wrote: I've recently rebuilt two sets of those Keihin carbs. They are not overly difficult to rebuild but there are a few tricks. More specifically, the carbs are grouped together into two pairs, connected by the choke butterfly shafts. To properly clean and replace all the carb O-rings (which I strongly suggest), you need to ungang the carbs and that means removing the choke butterfly valve on at least two of the carbs.

Z1 Enterprises sells the various O-rings you will need including those for the: floatbowls, pilot screws, drain screws, and the fuel transfer tubes. I advise against changing the jets, just remove and clean the ones you have. You have to be careful to use screwdrivers that fit the slot of the jets otherwise you can damage the parts. One other thing you may want to consider changing are the float needles if yours are in poor condition.

Good luck and let me know if you have any specific questions about the cleaning process.