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What other year CARBURETORS fit a 1977 KZ750 TWIN B1? My 6 year old broke em
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14 Aug 2022 05:37 - 14 Aug 2022 14:44 #872205
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Replied by Nessism on topic What other year CARBURETORS fit a 1977 KZ750 TWIN B1? My 6 year old broke em
The plunger is brass and easily bent, including straightening. The main challenge is rigging up a test setup so you can indicate the plunger for straightening. There is a very good chance that you can use some other common Mikuni plunger too. I've got some CV spares, and companies like Niche sells new parts too.
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14 Aug 2022 08:01 #872208
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Replied by ShaneDude on topic What other year CARBURETORS fit a 1977 KZ750 TWIN B1? My 6 year old broke em
There was another issue with the carbs, which is why Im having them rebuilt. Despite the flat spot in the pic, I dont think the "housing" is damaged. I think my son hit the actual pin WHILE causing the flat spot.
Im having the carbs rebuilt (the K&L kits come tomorrow) and will have my old timer friend in NYC have a look. He says he can straighten out the pin. Hes worked on bikes ALL his life and knows everything about every bike, im not even kidding. I think this will be OK. If i need the parts I'll let you know (the plunger that is).
Im having the carbs rebuilt (the K&L kits come tomorrow) and will have my old timer friend in NYC have a look. He says he can straighten out the pin. Hes worked on bikes ALL his life and knows everything about every bike, im not even kidding. I think this will be OK. If i need the parts I'll let you know (the plunger that is).
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14 Aug 2022 08:30 - 14 Aug 2022 08:37 #872211
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However, they list the carb parts and sizes as VM34 or VM38. Is that the same as a BS38? What is the difference between BS and VM and can I buy a VM plunger/part for a BS38? See below
Replied by ShaneDude on topic What other year CARBURETORS fit a 1977 KZ750 TWIN B1? My 6 year old broke em
Your info was super helpful, thanks. All this time I had been looking specifically for 77 KZ750 parts when I should have have been looking for mikuni 38MM parts. Had a look at niche and its seems they pretty much sell everything needed to sort out the problem, which is a great relief.The plunger is brass and easily bent, including straightening. The main challenge is rigging up a test setup so you can indicate the plunger for straightening. There is a very good chance that you can use some other common Mikuni plunger too. I've got some CV spares, and companies line Niche sells new parts too.
However, they list the carb parts and sizes as VM34 or VM38. Is that the same as a BS38? What is the difference between BS and VM and can I buy a VM plunger/part for a BS38? See below
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14 Aug 2022 12:35 - 14 Aug 2022 12:36 #872221
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14 Aug 2022 12:38 - 14 Aug 2022 13:01 #872222
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Shane isnt my name! Its a joke among my friends. Has to do with an old movie.
Anyways, My son is pretty good and listens. When I tell him not to do something he obey. My Mrs thinks its so weird but Im glad for it. No need to lock away the tools. Hes a good kid and now that hes been told, he wont do anything to my bikes unless he asks, and Im present.
Anyways, My son is pretty good and listens. When I tell him not to do something he obey. My Mrs thinks its so weird but Im glad for it. No need to lock away the tools. Hes a good kid and now that hes been told, he wont do anything to my bikes unless he asks, and Im present.
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14 Aug 2022 13:06 #872224
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Shane isnt my name! Its a joke among my friends. Has to do with an old movie.
Anyways, My son is pretty good and listens. When I tell him not to do something he obey. My Mrs thinks its so weird but Im glad for it. No need to lock away the tools. Hes a good kid and now that hes been told, he wont do anything to my bikes unless he asks, and Im present.
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15 Aug 2022 14:16 #872308
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I dont know if the VM or TM style would work. I wonder if the old smooth-bore plungers will work."
If you have a spare plunger assembly in good working condition, Id be happy to buy it off you. Please PM me if so.
Replied by ShaneDude on topic What other year CARBURETORS fit a 1977 KZ750 TWIN B1? My 6 year old broke em
Spoke to the head guy at niche. He wrote: "Those are OEM carbs and they are not in our catalogs unfortunately.The plunger is brass and easily bent, including straightening. The main challenge is rigging up a test setup so you can indicate the plunger for straightening. There is a very good chance that you can use some other common Mikuni plunger too. I've got some CV spares, and companies like Niche sells new parts too.
I dont know if the VM or TM style would work. I wonder if the old smooth-bore plungers will work."
If you have a spare plunger assembly in good working condition, Id be happy to buy it off you. Please PM me if so.
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