1978 z 1000 odd carb
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1978 z 1000 odd carb
25 Jul 2022 14:30
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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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb
25 Jul 2022 15:55
Those are VM29 Smoothbore Mikuni's. Very desirable, and worth upwards of a grand or more if in good condition.
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb
25 Jul 2022 16:05
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
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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb
26 Jul 2022 03:49
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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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb
27 Jul 2022 05:41
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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