Float needle and seat question.

[alhntr]

I am working on a 1980 GS 750E project that was a mess. I want to get new needle and seats but to get OEM mikuni parts it be over 200 bucks for set of 4. Any recommendations for after market brands that will work well. Another question is the color of some early GS's 79 -81 that look silver or silver gray. I have not seen one in person, but the color actually a silver or is it grey? Hard to tell from pictures. Thanks Al

[jdub6092]

You can get original Mikuni needle and seat pair at Niche Cycle for around $25 each. Doesn't include oring and filter cap.

[Nessism]

I've bought these a few times with good results. Keyster is second best, behind OEM/Mikuni.

Use the float valves and gaskets. The rest goes into the spares box...

https://www.siriusconinc.com/products/detail/601

Check my signature for a few links you may find useful...

[rphillips]

"Silver", never remember any GS that even leaned toward grey. Yes pictures can be deceiving.

[argonsagas]

"Silver", never remember any GS that even leaned toward grey. Yes pictures can be deceiving.

Just FYI
Not the same model or size but my 84 GS1100GK was grey.

I miss that bike. A month after I bought it, it gave me an Iron Butt ride of almost 1100 miles in 24 hours.

[chuck hahn]

K&L or Keyster are my two go to guys. Then theres Z1

[Nessism]

No disrepect to chuck, but K&L float valves suck. The needle spring isn't strong enough to hold up the weight of the float.