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Carb refurbs.
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Carb refurbs.
Has anyone here done a complete refurb on their carbs inc plating the plated parts etc ? Any pics ?/
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Re: Carb refurbs.
Done a few sets meself,ultrasonic cleaner,all new bits and a local friendly plater(who doesnt loose too many bits)plus patience...viewtopic.php?f=7&t=39637&p=343554#p343554
Did these meself...
Did these meself...
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Re: Carb refurbs.
Done a good job there Paul.
Re: Carb refurbs.
Did my z900 ones a while back and a set of z1000 ones recently. Ultrasonic cleaner, no replating.
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
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Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
Re: Carb refurbs.
Just about to start mine - I had two sets of carbs with the box of bits formally known as a Z1000. A 26mm set and a 28mm set. I stripped the 26mm set last night and soaked them today in a Rozone cleaning bath. I just wanted to get the grease and grime off prior to going in my Ultra sonic bath. My intention is to plate and polish as much as I can myself. I have a basic homebrew plating bath based on the Gateros set with some mods.
Sorry the pics got out of sync a bit. They cleaned up really well - just started a little bit of oxidising.
I took the pics for my own reference really - this is the first time I have stripped a bank of four down.
Sorry the pics got out of sync a bit. They cleaned up really well - just started a little bit of oxidising.
I took the pics for my own reference really - this is the first time I have stripped a bank of four down.
Re: Carb refurbs.
My brother just tarted up the ones on his 650...
Re: Carb refurbs.
ooooo! Some fine looking carbs here!
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
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Re: Carb refurbs.
Ultim8pc you have put the carbs back wrong the air screws are on the wrong sides of the carbs you need to swap the pairs around.
Re: Carb refurbs.
kev edwards wrote:Ultim8pc you have put the carbs back wrong the air screws are on the wrong sides of the carbs you need to swap the pairs around.
Oh yes, so I have....
Oh well, I can fit some new fuel T-pieces while I'm at it, so it won't be a wasted effort...
Fanks a lot..
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
Re: Carb refurbs.
new fuel T-pieces
I'm going to need some of those as well - is there a decent (better priced) option to the originals? If not any recommendations for the brass with replaceable o rings?
Re: Carb refurbs.
chrisw1 wrote:After and before being in the ultrasonic bath
I think you've cheated and pout new jets in...
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
Re: Carb refurbs.
csx355 wrote:new fuel T-pieces
I'm going to need some of those as well - is there a decent (better priced) option to the originals? If not any recommendations for the brass with replaceable o rings?
Nrp carbs do them, I think i saw zpower list them too. Much nicer design than the original thingys.
At the risk of hijacking the thread, I’m considering buying an ultrasonic cleaner myself - any advice/warnings/recommendations would be appreciated.
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Re: Carb refurbs.
I bought some Kawasaki original items from eBay. Think they worked out at £17 (!) each. Going to try some brass one next time though.
Ollie: buy the best ultrasonic cleaner you can. I can't get all the parts for 4 carbs in mine (even using the old 'plastic tub' extender bodge). It's done me proud but I use it that much I'm probably going to have to buy a bigger one. (Oh and a vapour bead blasting machine and..)
Ollie: buy the best ultrasonic cleaner you can. I can't get all the parts for 4 carbs in mine (even using the old 'plastic tub' extender bodge). It's done me proud but I use it that much I'm probably going to have to buy a bigger one. (Oh and a vapour bead blasting machine and..)
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
Re: Carb refurbs.
Do Tell, whats the plastic tub extender bodge?
PAULJAC47,,,,,"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
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