flipstyledsm22
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Does anyone know of a parts shop in the Bay Area, that stocks Mikuni products? I would like to finish my project today, instead of ordering online and probably receiving them wrong parts.
Mikuni carb parts store in the Bay Area...
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flipstyledsm22
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Thanks, I knew it was a long shot. I pulled diagrams off the web, but they didn't provide all the part numbers I was looking for. I'll give them a go though!
flipstyledsm22
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If anyone has carb parts (float valve filters) for an 83' KZ750L3... Hit me up!
gixxerjeff
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I thought I had some of those laying around here somewhere but now I can't find them. The last time I saw them they were sitting on my Commodore computer, next to my Members Only jacket.
flipstyledsm22
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Well, I'll be!!!
Just learned today, that I can run an inline filter from the tank directly to my main carb feed... allowing me to ditch the float valve filters.
Turns out, most of the float valve filters can't seem to stay together nowadays.
Just learned today, that I can run an inline filter from the tank directly to my main carb feed... allowing me to ditch the float valve filters.
Turns out, most of the float valve filters can't seem to stay together nowadays.
Gabe
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Tony at SF Moto used to have a stash of jets and other parts. Call them up and ask (415-861-6100) or email tony@sfmoto.com
m0t0_ryder
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flipstyledsm22
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I seem to keep running into hurdles. My new issue is limited space and not being able to use the universal fuel filter I bought at O'REILLY'S.
The filter is so big, that the fuel line is kinked... Did I ever tell y'all, I don't like kink... Unless, it is hot slutty chicks jumping on a trampoline.
Anyways, I ordered some APE Racing inline fuel filters. They are just as long as the big filter I bought, but in girth, it is half smaller.
I might have to run a longer hose, buy a 90 degree elbow, or buy a new petcock valve with a built-in fuel filter. I've seen the glass filtered petcock valves on older vintage bikes, but I think that'll clash with look of my bike.
The filter is so big, that the fuel line is kinked... Did I ever tell y'all, I don't like kink... Unless, it is hot slutty chicks jumping on a trampoline.
Anyways, I ordered some APE Racing inline fuel filters. They are just as long as the big filter I bought, but in girth, it is half smaller.
I might have to run a longer hose, buy a 90 degree elbow, or buy a new petcock valve with a built-in fuel filter. I've seen the glass filtered petcock valves on older vintage bikes, but I think that'll clash with look of my bike.
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motomania2007
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get a smaller filter.
The ones I have and that I use are about 3/4" in diameter and are about 1" long and are tapered. Cost about $5 at a motorcycle shop.
The ones I have and that I use are about 3/4" in diameter and are about 1" long and are tapered. Cost about $5 at a motorcycle shop.
flipstyledsm22
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Do you have a brand/model, or a picture of what it looks like? I thought the smaller ones were not high enough flow for 4 carbs? My lines, petcock valve, and main carb feed are 1/4"
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motomania2007
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singered bronze, reuseable/cleanable.
kinda neat
https://www.randakks.com/high-performance-fuel-filter-3-8-inch-inlet-outlet.html
get some clear fuel hose to replicate the clear filter body on the generic ones. win?
kinda neat
https://www.randakks.com/high-performance-fuel-filter-3-8-inch-inlet-outlet.html
get some clear fuel hose to replicate the clear filter body on the generic ones. win?
flipstyledsm22
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Thanks guys! It's coming together nicely!
I wanted to run clear lines, but my past experiences has always been dry rotted lines. Something about the clear ones that don't stand up to either the fuel or heat... Maybe both???
My next task, is coming up with a catch can for the crank case vent hoses. I plan on doing away with the stock air filter box and going individual filters.
I wanted to run clear lines, but my past experiences has always been dry rotted lines. Something about the clear ones that don't stand up to either the fuel or heat... Maybe both???
My next task, is coming up with a catch can for the crank case vent hoses. I plan on doing away with the stock air filter box and going individual filters.
motomania2007
TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor
individual filters will probably screw up how the carbs work.
That generation of CV carbs are very sensitive to turbulence in the air flow.
The rubber boots between the carbs and the airbox act as velocity stacks and smooth out the air flow at least a bit.
Removing the rubber boots and just plugging the air filter onto the carbs will result in poor air flow and it will cause issues at different speeds and different engine speeds.
When I raced bikes with those generation of carbs, we found that some pod filters included a smooth bell shape on inside and worked better than those pod filters that did not include the bell shape.
One of my racing buddies swore by aluminum velocity stacks with foam "socks" stretched over each velocity stack. Worked fine for the track but I don't think that is practical for the street.
flipstyledsm22
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Well damn...
Maybe I will modify/fab some stacks to the exact length of the factory velocity stacks. Those rubber stacks will be the death of me! I've gotten pretty quick removing/installing them, but they are tedious AF! I really wanted to open that area up though... That air box takes up so much room.