1978 z 1000 odd carb

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1978 z 1000 odd carb

25 Jul 2022 14:30
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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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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb

25 Jul 2022 15:55
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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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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb

25 Jul 2022 16:05
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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
 
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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb

26 Jul 2022 03:49
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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!
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Re: 1978 z 1000 odd carb

27 Jul 2022 05:41
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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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