carb rebuild kits

[headsbikesmopars]

Need sources for carb rebuild kits. The 'stealer' is outragous ! What do you guys out there use and how do you like them ? How complete are they. ? Thanks for any input.

Terry

 

[Nessism]

Rebuild kits are generally frowned upon here at GSR since they sometimes use inferior parts compared to the original Mikuni parts. General recommendation is to get an O-ring kit from cycleorings.com, including the intake boot O-rings if your bike has them, and add float bowl gaskets from Z1 Enterprises if needed. If the brass parts in your carbs are damaged for some reason, K&L car rebuild kits, also available from Z1, are reasonable quality in my experience but don't include all the O-rings needed once you ungang the carbs from one another for a proper cleaning.

 

[rapidray]

Terry, I have NEVER had a problem with the K&L kits. They come with everything I've ever needed & have never given me a single problem. They are inexpensive also. Ray.

 

[headsbikesmopars]

Ed and Ray, thanks for your reply's. Much appreciated. Ray, source for the K&L kits ?

Thanks buddy, Terry

 

[Tom MLC]

K&L kits are reported to be of better quality than the Keyster brand. Both are available on ebay. I have always used K&L, based on recommendations here. Look for George Fix's ebay store. He has a good rep. I don't know how his prices compare with other sources. But I don't bother to shop around. I trust George.

Good luck.

BTW. Ed is right about the kits not having all the o-rings you will need. None of the kits that I know of have the seals for the connections from carb to carb. Cycleorings.com is your best source. Robert Barr is the honcho here, and is a member of this forum. Between his o-rings, and the K&L kits you will have everything you need.

 

[rapidray]

Terry, I get stuff right from K&L. Ray.

 

[Guest]

Four kits from Georgefix (K&L) are $75. I used these with no problems.

 

[Nessism]

I just went though a set of carbs that have aftermarket rebuild kits installed (my guess is K&L brand but I'm not sure). When removing the float needle seat the little plastic filter screens were loose in the fuel feed passage. These little screens are flat and clip onto the needle seat but obviously they didn't stay in place properly. Ditched the screens entirely and put the float seats back in.

 

[kilog55]

k guys if doing just a rejet should i order a full kit or the basic kit from georgefix? i plan to tear apart and dip the carbs so i know they are clean and fresh.

i may buy a set of carbs to do for the jetting so i can swap em out if need be with the stockers.

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

Most time all you need is an O ring kit, www.cycleorings.com maybe float bowl gaskets so you don't need the kits. That is unless you need the mixture screw

 

[headsbikesmopars]

Thanks everyone. Exactly what I was looking for. I have 4 k&L kits on the way. Thanks for the heads up.

Terry

 

[pjm204]

You should have just bought the o-rings and bowl gaskets. I bought the K&L kits and It was a waste of money. The o-rings were all I needed.

 

[headsbikesmopars]

PJM,

I needed more than the 'O' rings and bowl gaskets. Therefore...a good deal for me. I am happy with them.

Terry

 

[jabberjoe87]

What you got was what you needed because your only taking the bottom half off. When i put jets in my vm's i didn't replace any seals or gaskets because nothing leaked, and still don't leak ( now i'm gonna go into the garage and there is going to be a waterfall of gas)

 

[kilog55]

i always go by "do it once do it right" or "measure twice cut once" no sense goin in and doing a little but to "fix" a problem then have to go back in and repair the real problem.

its just cheap insurance then you know exactly what the carb conditions are.