on my 79 1000E , I rebuilt my VM 26s carb , new o rings, the works, was looking good till I when to check float height , the # 2 would not stop leaking out the over flow , I switched ever thing around ,and still leaks #2 . so I took them back all apart, check ever thing , when all said and done ,what I found stumped me , the over flow tube was split from top to bottom, ? has any one ever see one split before if so what caused it to to split ???
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YES i have seenn them split. Cant say as to why but good news is another bowl solves the problemMY 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.
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yes lucky I had one , don't look as nice as the one that split, but it works,Comment
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1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SESComment
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you can repair them, if needed. I have replaced a few overflow tubes now. You can buy the exact same size copper tube from model making shops1978 GS1085.
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I've soldered a couple before but like the others I've no idea why the split.79 GS1000S
79 GS1000S (another one)
80 GSX750
80 GS550
80 CB650 cafe racer
75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my fatherComment
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I too was gonna say try soldering the split shut since you have a replacement..no work..no foul. And i also wonder if there is any sort of gas proof tubing that could be sleeved over such a split???? Sort of like the sleeve thats over the wire in a sending unit. It isnt hurt by the fuel so find something that would work in the bowls maybe??????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.Comment
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might try copper tube as Agemax did , or what about something like JB weld , or if any one know of some thing better like JB , ?Comment
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you dont need JB weld, heat the cab body up and pull the old tube out. again heat up carb and push new tube in. it will be a tight fit so no need for anything else1978 GS1085.
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thanks AGEMAX , that is what i will do , now to find some where that sell the right size,Comment
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i got mine from a local model making shop, 3.5mm O/D. there are places that sell it on ebay as well, in the UK anyway.1978 GS1085.
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ok thanks for info agemax , , I will look on ebayComment
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here ya go, found this for you, and its in USA as well.........
1978 GS1085.
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