81 gs650 pilot air jet

[Clint]

Hello there, I am getting ready to rebuild the carbs on my bike, and trying to get everything in order. So far I have ordered the carb kits, o rings, and intake o rings. Last time I had the carbs off, I noticed that they had been molested by someone previously. The air jets on the intake sides are all scared and chipped. It seems like this condition could effect performance. I asked my local if they had (or could get) these jets, and they said, "discontinued."
Does anyone know of an alternative? Why would these be discontinued? Doesn't make since.

Cheers!

[almarconi]

Try here

http://www.jetsrus.com/main_page.htm

They sell all kinds of mikuni jets.

[Clint]

The specs show the size to be a 160. I see a 160 in the jets are us site, but it is a keihin main jet. Will this work? The jets in my carbs say 55. Could a 55 be a 160 for a pilot air jet? I'm confused.

[almarconi]

Are you looking for main jets or pilot jets??

Mains are 110,115..etc

Pilots are 42.5, 45, 47..etc

[almarconi]

Here is the direct link


www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_carburetor_type/jets_mikuni_BS_series.htm

[Clint]

The jet I'm looking for is the pilot air jet. From the manual specs it shows it to be a 160. It is the jet you see when you look in to the intake side of the carb. Item 14 in the blown up image. I would post the picture but don't have the skills.

[JTsGS650]

flatoutmotorcycles.com has 'em

Part # 09493-32002

$6.52 each.

You should verify these are the correct ones that you want. Good luck.

[Clint]

Thank you very much. Hopefully that is the last bit I will need for the rebuild project.