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1978 z 1000 odd carb
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25 Jul 2022 14:30 #871024
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Hi I have a 1978 z1000. I'm having trouble with leaky carbs I've adjusted the float but that didn't solve it. The float valves are leaking even if i close them by hand. So i went to order new valves but my supplier keeps coming up with different ones from what i can tell the difference between mine and the ones in the manual mine don't have the adjustment at the bottom, the idle jet is smaller and the my float valve/valve seat is bigger. Can any one identify my carbs so i can get my hands on replacement bits. Thanks
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25 Jul 2022 15:55 #871030
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Those are VM29 Smoothbore Mikuni's. Very desirable, and worth upwards of a grand or more if in good condition.
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- Those Doe-Hawks really go!
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25 Jul 2022 16:05 #871031
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'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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Congratulations! As Nessism said, you have mikuni VM29 racing carbs. You can get many parts from them here.
jetsrus.com/carburetor/carb_mikuni_VM29_...oded_view_parts.html
jetsrus.com/carburetor/carb_mikuni_VM29_...oded_view_parts.html
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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26 Jul 2022 03:49 #871053
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Yep...VM 29's. The original VM26 carbs must have been replaced. They might have been pumpers, which were probably the worst carbs ever used on the KZ1000 bike series. Consider yourself very lucky!
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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27 Jul 2022 05:41 #871110
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Thanks everyone. I was a able to source most of the bits i needed now that I know whats on the bike. i can keep my eyes open for anything else in the future.
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