78 VM26SS carbs on 78 gs550... Is it possible?

[Guest]

Searched and can't find a definitive answer so here I am.

I am starting to work on the engine of my 78 gs550 and need to replace the carbs.

I have the chance to get a complete set of VM26SS carbs pretty cheap ($40) but not sure if they can be made to work since the bike came with VM22SS but i had them in my truck to take to have them ultrasonically cleaned and my truck was broken into so now I have to replace them. I know it would require a lot of needle changing at least but would the effort be worth it. I am having a hard time finding any reasonably priced VM22SS carbs so hoping I can get this to work.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[apoc330]

Additional info...

I plan to use MAC 4-1 exhaust with K&N pods.

[JTGS850GL]

You're in for a boat load of fun.

[Agemax]

they wont physically fit. inlet boots are too small and carb spacing is different

[apoc330]

Sounds like it's probably a bad idea... I will keep hunting for the right carbs.

Thanks for the info.

[Steve]

Even if they DID fit, throttle response would be somewhat ... lacking.

You have to be a bit careful as it is with the VM carbs, but with the larger throats,
you would REALLY mess up the air flow if you opened the throttle suddenly.

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