Ulitimate Carb Kits

[allojohn]

Mikuni VM26SS

[allojohn]

Looks like the breather ports for 2 & 4 are blocked off?

[jeff.saunders]

Hi there, it seems like you've got some knowledge on the various carbs they put on these bikes. I'm really trying to find some kind of manual on rebuilding the carbs on my 1979 gs1000, but I can't seem to find the actual model of the carbs I have installed. I was hoping you would be able to help me identify these carbs with some information that may make it easier to locate a manual for them? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

the carbs are 100% Suzuki - while Kawasaki KZ1000 models had similar carbs, only the Suzuki version used a cable operated choke. Yes, make sure you attach breather hoses where the blue caps are blocking those spigots. I don't know of a better resource than this forum for best practices on GS maintenance. At first glance those carbs look in better shape than most needing a rebuild - so you may not need to dig too deep. If you remove the float bowls and take / post pictures of the inside / underside of the carbs, it would help members to guide you a little more.

[Nessism]

This is what a set of 1000E/S VM26's are supposed to look like...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333391986208

[Rijko]

This is what a set of 1000E/S VM26's are supposed to look like...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333391986208

Showoff ! Those look fabulous !

Since we're talking rebuild kits and details, i can see the relevance of you posting them here, so let me just ask ... i have not seen protruding pilot screws like that on Suzuki GS1000 26 or 28 mm carbs before .. are they original Suzuki parts ?

Also, several parts like the 8 screws holding the carbs onto the backplate and the frames holding the idle adjuster and choke adjuster i have only seen 'brass' coloured.
Was this beautiful but more silvery color also original for these carbs ?
Or is this the lighting playing tricks on me and are they gold/brass color ?

[allojohn]

This is what a set of 1000E/S VM26's are supposed to look like...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333391986208

Are they even that clean when they come from the factory??? Damn!

[Rijko]

Are they even that clean when they come from the factory??? Damn!

don't think so, but i have never seen a brand new set ... those are gorgeous

[Nessism]

Showoff ! Those look fabulous !

Since we're talking rebuild kits and details, i can see the relevance of you posting them here, so let me just ask ... i have not seen protruding pilot screws like that on Suzuki GS1000 26 or 28 mm carbs before .. are they original Suzuki parts ?

Also, several parts like the 8 screws holding the carbs onto the backplate and the frames holding the idle adjuster and choke adjuster i have only seen 'brass' coloured.
Was this beautiful but more silvery color also original for these carbs ?
Or is this the lighting playing tricks on me and are they gold/brass color ?

The hardware is zinc plated with a yellow chromate dip, which creates the "brass" look.

The pilot fuel screws are aftermarket. The tips on two of the originals were jammed in the carb bodies. The extra section on the end is, I assume, for a plastic cap that Kawasaki used. The cap is a good idea and limits how far people can turn the screw. 1/2 turn on those screws makes a drastic difference and the caps limited travel to about that much.

I'll give a special GSR discount on those carbs if anyone wants them! Honestly, they are one of the better sets I've restored. I do a lot of Kawasaki VM26's and they sell pretty fast at that same price point. The Suzuki carbs don't move nearly as quickly.