VM26 Carb Question - What is this Part

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  • saucebox
    • Jan 2026
    #1

    VM26 Carb Question - What is this Part

    Took my carbs apart (1979 GS750E/N), cleaned them like the tutorial, reassembled, and put them on the bike. Aside from some tuning issues, it runs decent (will fix tuning).

    Then I found this part on the bench. Where the heck does this go? I took the carbs back off (a couple of times even, to continue to fiddle with needles & jets) and can't seem to locate a hole for the screw.

    Feelin' kind of dumb...I should be able to at least find the hole.

    Thanks in advance (as always)?

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    • chuck hahn
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      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2009
      • 25918
      • Norman, Oklahoma
      #2
      retainer that goes in the groove on the throttle rod...bolt goes in the threaded hole. Must have the top cover off to insert the bolt. Look at the throttle rod linkage and youll see the slot it goes in.
      Last edited by chuck hahn; 06-28-2013, 08:02 PM.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        • chuck hahn
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          Past Site Supporter
          • May 2009
          • 25918
          • Norman, Oklahoma
          #3
          The dimple in the clip must fit into the detent in the backing plate...youll see what I mean once you find the slot in the throttle connecting rod.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • Guest
              #4
              It fits in the slot on the rod that raises the slides. Keeps it from sliding back and forth.

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                • chuck hahn
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                  • May 2009
                  • 25918
                  • Norman, Oklahoma
                  #5
                  More accurately...It stops side play which can add side load pressure to the linkage between the throttle rod and the slides. Making for sticky operation.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    • chuck hahn
                      Forum LongTimer
                      Past Site Supporter
                      • May 2009
                      • 25918
                      • Norman, Oklahoma
                      #6
                      Just adding to Bills post so you understand why the throttle rod is supposed to be pinned in place..FYI.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        • saucebox
                          #7
                          Yup...pretty clear now. Thanks for pointing it out. It certainly explains #4 being slightly more resistant to slide than the others.

                          Thanks to both for pointing it out (and explaining it)?

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