Need recommendation on carbs rebuilt

[showtime]

DriverRay since your the resident expert....whats the best rebuild kit to get ? ( for my '80 ) Is the Partsnmore kit a good one or would you recomend another ?

[eleven]

l bought mine on ebay, it's complete for all 4 carbs at $70.

[mro]

whats the best rebuild kit to get

If jets not damaged fom miss-handiling them, or needing to re-jet for after market filters/exhaust, then about the only thing you might need is float needle and seat, maybe a float bowl gasket if it's FUBAR.....

can get from:

mikesxs.com .........or

https://www.carbkitscapital.com/carb...a&model=XS1100

several others like bikebandit.com



mro

[prometheus578]

Rebuild kits... Bah!"

I agree with MRO.
But, I work predominantly on old bikes, and have had to replace only ONE seat(and that was 'cause it was gouged). Needles, I replace all the time.
Now, I'm curious. Everyone always quotes those mail order bike joints for float needles. I'm too lazy to research right now, but what, after shipping, is the cost for a float needle? They are available at any brand of dealership. We sell them fer $4.95 per. What does Bike Bandit and Mike's sell them fer?

[mro]

mikesXS

Carb Float Valve (Needle & Seat)
Carb Float Valve (Needle & Seat) - Push in type with O-Ring seal, needle & clip.
Fits: XS650G/H/SH/SJ/SK/SL (1980-84) stock Mikuni BS34 CV carbs.


Part #48-1445 $10.00 USD EA.


mro

[prometheus578]

"Well, I suppose..."

But it's the difference between $40 and $20. and that extra $20 can go to a spare set of needles for the tool kit.

[TopCatGr58]

Dealership prices... Bah!"

Originally posted by prometheus578
I agree with MRO.
Now, I'm curious. Everyone always quotes those mail order bike joints for float needles. I'm too lazy to research right now, but what, after shipping, is the cost for a float needle? They are available at any brand of dealership. We sell them fer $4.95 per. What does Bike Bandit and Mike's sell them fer?

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MikesXS:

Float Needle with clip
Float Needle with clip - Fits: XS650G-K 1980-84 Stock 34mm. Mikuni CV Carbs
- Viton tipped Needle & clip Only!


Part #48-5014 $4.00 USD EA.

Shipping is ~$6.00 if order total order less than $35.00, FREE if you meet the limit, add in a few gaskets, Yamabond, maybe some shiny parts, should be able to meet the limit easily!
T.C.