Carb refurbs.

[Andy M]

Has anyone here done a complete refurb on their carbs inc plating the plated parts etc ? Any pics ?/

[PAULJAC47]

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...

[walshyco]

Done a good job there Paul.

[Ultim8pc]

Did my z900 ones a while back and a set of z1000 ones recently. Ultrasonic cleaner, no replating.
Before:


After:

[csx355]

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.

[chrisNI]

My brother just tarted up the ones on his 650...

[Ultim8pc]

ooooo! Some fine looking carbs here!

[kev edwards]

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.

[Ultim8pc]

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..

[csx355]

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?

[chrisw1]

After and before being in the ultrasonic bath

[Ultim8pc]

After and before being in the ultrasonic bath

I think you've cheated and pout new jets in...

[Mr Bump]

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.

Olly

[Ultim8pc]

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..)

[PAULJAC47]

Do Tell, whats the plastic tub extender bodge?