VM34 swap on 750 twin

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VM34 swap on 750 twin

23 Oct 2023 19:42
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Has anyone done the Mikuni VM34 swap on a 1976 750B twin?  If so what is gained by getting rid of the stock CV carbs?
Mine is currently stock except for an Alphabet header.
Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

23 Oct 2023 23:56
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Hi Rusty, did you get my email ?
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

24 Oct 2023 17:01 - 24 Oct 2023 17:05
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Better throttle response. lighter. better parts availability.

I went with Mikuni RS-34s from Topham Germany (they call them TM-34 on their site) - These have some advantages over the VM series carbs. They fit the original carb boots. Easier to balance, no throttle cable splitter required, use push/pull throttle, easier to use choke, and they have accelerator pump.

www.mikuni-topham.de/ENGLISHSITE/ENGLISH/Frame_English.html
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

25 Oct 2023 12:02
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hey Wookle- I have not received it.
Russ
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1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

25 Oct 2023 12:14
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Rusty B1 wrote:
hey Wookle- I have not received it.
Is the address in your profile still current ?
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

25 Oct 2023 17:01 - 26 Oct 2023 04:40
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Yes, the email address is current. What  was the subject line (title) of the email?
Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

26 Oct 2023 05:35
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Rusty B1 wrote:
Yes, the email address is current. What  was the subject line (title) of the email?
Just re-sent, subject is BOTM
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

26 Oct 2023 06:10
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Good morning Guy!  
Got your email and I would be happy to send some pics and info. Should it be as a reply to this personal email? 
Do you have a timeline in mind for receiving them?  I've made a couple changes and would like to take new photos to send to you.
Most likely will take a few days for the pics since we have rain forecast for next 4-5 days.
Let me know.

I appreciate your interest in the bike. I've gotten positive reviews from everyone who's seen it!
Russ
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1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

26 Oct 2023 06:13
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Rusty B1 wrote:
Good morning Guy!  
Got your email and I would be happy to send some pics and info. Should it be as a reply to this personal email? 
Do you have a timeline in mind for receiving them?  I've made a couple changes and would like to take new photos to send to you.
Most likely will take a few days for the pics since we have rain forecast for next 4-5 days.
Let me know.

I appreciate your interest in the bike. I've gotten positive reviews from everyone who's seen it!
Reply to my email please, no rush before the end of November would be good (I have November and December in the bag)
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
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Re: VM34 swap on 750 twin

26 Oct 2023 10:11
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Great- that gives me plenty of time.
Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
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1998 Bandit 1200

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