Keihen Smoothbore?

I am looking at getting a set of Keihen smoothbore carbs for my '78 KZ650.

Anyone have any experience with these?

Here is a link to the old bike barn where I plan on getting them from:
Old Bike Barn Link

Thanks,
Josh

Post edited by: steell, at: 2006/07/07 16:02

$699.00 plus shipping!! Read Dave Sloan's MegaSquirt thread

I did read through that. Doesn't mention the Keihen carbs.
or were suggesting I dive into a setup like that one?

I was suggesting that EFI is cheaper and better and it can be done by just about anyone

I hate carbs, I'd much rather just plug in a Palm or a notebook and adjust the fuel flow

Well tell me more. I hate carbs too! I don't know much about EFI.

How much, where, what equipment is needed? Is it really cheaper?? Better no doubt!

Josh

Links are at the bottom.

MegaSquirt EFI controller kit is ~$140.00, ~$250 if you buy one assembled.

GPz1100 or GPz750 throttle bodies are a bolt on and can be had for around $50.00

Fuel pump and sensors can be scrounged from automotive junkyards for ~$25

Wideband sensor and controller is available for $200.00 and makes tuning easier, but is not absolutely required.

Need a Palm for tuning and datalogging $25-$35 on eBay. Although some people have carried a laptop either in a backpack or strapped on the seat behind them.

For info on MegaSquirt start HERE

I bought mine from DIY Autotune

The MegaSquirt-1 is all you need, but the new MicroSquirt made just for Motorcyles will be released soon at ~$300-$350
To rich for my blood though.