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When cleaning the carbs I soaked all of the seats (the brass things with the little screen filters on them) in carb cleaner...was that a bad idea? because it seems that all of the rubber o-rings on them have swelled up and they wont fit back into the holes, and they are very brittle. I took them all off. I need to get new ones obviously, anyone have a part number for the o-rings?
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2007 Yamaha r6
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I just took one of the seats to my local NAPA and they had o-rings that fit. No special rings required other than fuel resistant.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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As mentioned, a good auto parts store should be able to match them up. Or Bikebandit, $3.82 a pop.
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the boys have u covered with the 'o' rings,
if uve had them sitting in carb cleaner might
not hurt to get a q tip dibbed in a bit of polish
and cleaning the inside of the seat up where the
needle is going to sit.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
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Sounds good, I think I also need some new needles, the rubber "cone" on the tip of the one is worn down to the point where metal is showing. Only on one though, should I replace them all for good measure or just the one?2007 Yamaha r6
81SHComment
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Given what it takes to pull the carbs off, and get back into the float bowls, and the issues that develop when those valves leak like possible fire I think I would go ahead and replace all four while your in there.
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10-4 lol don't want fire2007 Yamaha r6
81SHComment
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rubber tip? metal showing? Am I missing something? My needles are all brass. Me no want firez.79 Special
2012 FJR1300
78 E (project. Clutch problems from PO) Must sellComment
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The older model carbs use all metal needle valves, but the later model carbs use carbs with viton tipped needles, which look like rubber. This seals better and actually tends to last longer, but when they wear out, they are REALLY worn out.Originally posted by Redshirt View Post
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1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
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Those with older metal needle set-ups can upgrade to the rubber-tipped valves. XV920 , IIRC. BTW, this is only for the screw-in valves.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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Can someone suggest a good site to order carb parts from?Originally posted by DAVINCI View Post2007 Yamaha r6
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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