carb emulsion tubes location

[MadHatter4119]

Hi...I have two different sets of main jet emulsion tubes...one set has 4 x 4 holes in it and the other has far less hole...which carb does the 4x4 tubes go into...??? Thanks

1979 XS 1100 Special

[bikerphil]

The tubes with less # of air bleed holes (richer) go in the center 2 carbs, #'s 2+3. This is done to help keep the temperature cooler on the 2 inboard cylinders.

[MadHatter4119]

Thank you...

[MadHatter4119]

Well , I managed to clean the carbs...not without issues...didn't pay attention to the emulsion tubes and I lost the little clip/washer that
holds the clutch lever to the rod...Once I locate a replacement left side
drain plug...put the carbs on...try to fire it and do a compression test...
if I get a good reading...I may try to locate a better set of carbs...What
is the going rate for a set for a 79 XS 1100 special carbs...provided I
can find a set...??? The ones that came with bike has been severely and
I mean severely abused / neglected...I got everything moving again and
hope clean enough for it to run...we will see...Thanks again !!!

[TADracer]

..I may try to locate a better set of carbs...What
is the going rate for a set for a 79 XS 1100 special carbs...provided I
can find a set...???

Remember, look at what you are buying very carefully because another set of 79 Mikunis are still a set of 37 year old carburetors.

Some here (myself included) have changed over to more modern 1998-2002 Kawazaki ZRX 1200 carbs. They need very little modification to plug and play and their ease of tuning and ability to hold a tune will astound you (my humble opinion). Either way, be careful what you buy and get a hands-on inspection if possible before you part with your hard earned $$

[MadHatter4119]

It appears that a 98 Kaw ZRX 1200 has 4x Keihin CVK36...I'll have to do a
little research to see what needs to be done to get them working on a XS...
Thanks for the tip...