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 Source for real Mikuni float needles?Looking for some proper Mikuni float needles. Bought some K&L's and the spring is too weak to hold up the float. Failing finding some original needles, are there any decent quality aftermarket jobbies?Ed
 
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 The ones I've bought from Z1 over the years have always been just fine.Rob
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 Pretty sure Z1 sells K&L brand. I've used them before but not happy that the needle is too weak to support the weight of the float. The OEM parts have a stronger spring which reduces the chance for leakage.Originally posted by azr View PostThe ones I've bought from Z1 over the years have always been just fine.
 
 
 Good find here! I suspect Mikuni doesn't sell the needle separate.Originally posted by bobgroger View Posthttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
 These are genuine, best price I've found. 4 for the price of one from Suzuki. Filters not included.Ed
 
 To measure is to know.
 
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 Are those really genuine Mikuni parts or just an Amazon player trying to pawn them off as original Mikuni. Not really sure. They look very much like the K&L ones.Originally posted by bobgroger View Posthttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
 These are genuine, best price I've found. 4 for the price of one from Suzuki. Filters not included.http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
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 According to the ad...Originally posted by JTGS850GL View PostAre those really genuine Mikuni parts or just an Amazon player trying to pawn them off as original Mikuni. Not really sure. They look very much like the K&L ones.
 
 "Made by Mikuni
 Genuine Mikuni N149/040-2.0-2.8 fit all RS34-40mm carbs
 10mm diameter, 17mm tal"Ed
 
 To measure is to know.
 
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 Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
 
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 And ads can't ever be wrong or misleading. Not at home to check, but I don't think that Mikuni specifically labeled their floats with the Mikuni emblem so it would be hard to verify if they came outside an official Mikuni labeled bag.Originally posted by Nessism View PostAccording to the ad...
 
 "Made by Mikuni
 Genuine Mikuni N149/040-2.0-2.8 fit all RS34-40mm carbs
 10mm diameter, 17mm tal"
 
 Are the RS floats the same as the BS floats?http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
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 1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
 1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
 
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 I don't know the answer but I'll check the dimensions tonight. The other thing as it relates to float needles is the flow rate. Need to look into that one too.Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
 Are the RS floats the same as the BS floats?Ed
 
 To measure is to know.
 
 Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
 
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 Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
 
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 Parts-n-More are not OEM. I'm pretty sure it's K&L again. I've used them but have had a couple leakers over the years. Seems like you have to bend the tab more then OEM.http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
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 I bought them (the Amazon ones). They come individually packed in a Mikuni bag and have the square in a square logo. I suppose they could be counterfeit but if so they went to a lot of trouble.
 
  
 
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 That's good information. Was waiting to see if anyone has actually purchased them. That would make it a good deal. About the same price as parts-n-more but real Mikuni parts. I always question an online seller without any personal history. Now, are they correct for a BS series carb?http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
 1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
 1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
 1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
 
 Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)
 
 JTGS850GL aka Julius
 
 GS Resource Greetings
 
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 Yes they are. They do not come with filter, o-ring, or clip but are the same as the BS parts. If you look in the Mikuni catalog they don't even acknowledge the existence of BS carbs. AFAIK they were all OEM and parts were left to the OEM to distribute. However there is usually the same part used in the Retail lines as well. The RS carbs use a lot of the same parts.Originally posted by JTGS850GL View PostThat's good information. Was waiting to see if anyone has actually purchased them. That would make it a good deal. About the same price as parts-n-more but real Mikuni parts. I always question an online seller without any personal history. Now, are they correct for a BS series carb?sigpic
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