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Hey everyone! Time for a dumb newb question. I have a '75 kz400-D. I made my own exhaust 'cause I wasn't about to pay more money on pipes than I paid for the whole bike, and I got pods 'cause they were inexpensive and look cool. Heres my dilemma...
I can't find jets for this thing anywhere online! Is there another option to richen up these carbs by modifying the originals? I found something in the archives about shimming the needle? Could someone explain how to do this? I think it is a keihn cvb36 carb. Thanks a bunch fellas!

nothing?

"Shimming the needle" consists of placing a thin washer under the circlip on the needle to raise it up and enrich the mixture.

If you haven't already, check out www.kz400.com

zero,

z1 enterprises sells rebuild kits for those carbs, if you wanted to try and modify them.

I ran with pods for a few years, it was always finicky, so I was glad to see the stock filters come down in price (from $85 to $25) and now I'm using the stock filter and airbox.

Thanks,

George

You can buy main jets here at
www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/misc_carb_parts.htm#Main%20Jets

KEIHIN Main Jets (push-in type)

This jet is used in Various early Honda's like 350 twins, CB350F, CB400F, CB500 fours, CB550, and GL1000. Also Yamaha TX500 and Kawasaki early KZ400's.

sold in sizes

98 -150

Tony

Post edited by: TonyKZ1, at: 2006/09/08 09:20

thanks for all your input. i'll buy some main jets and see if that helps.