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  • #1

    carb diaphrams

    Since pulling everything apart re the head,
    i spent half the day mucking about with the carbs,
    they were out of sync, and the float levels to low, my problem is all 4 diaphrams have small pin holes.
    Since the head has cost me a small fortune, i cant afford
    to replace these at this stage,
    i was wondering has anybody ever tried to repair them
    maybe with sum rubber and glue or something, i know im clutching at straws here.
    also anyone know the effects the small holes would have
    on the carbies- running of the bike.

    Thanks again youve all been very helpful.

    pete
    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

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]
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  • #2
    I've never had to repair one, but I've heard of people using liquid rubber on them. I've also heard of people using rubber cement and a piece of thin latex for reinforcement.
    Brian
    1978E Midlife Crisis - A work in progress
    1984 Kawasaki 550 Ltd - Gone, but not forgotten

    A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people
    remembering the same thing!

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    • #3
      Yes they would make your bike run badly if they have holes. The best repair seems to be the rubber tool handle coating. It can be brushed on, and when it dries, it is still flexible.

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      • #4
        Hey Pete,

        Check out this tech tip thread:Carb diaphragm repair . It's amazing what info you can find in the tech tips!! "Hint, hint"!
        T.C.
        T. C. Gresham
        81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
        79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
        History shows again and again,
        How nature points out the folly of men!

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        • #5
          I repaired one on a kal 600 useing black RTV thined down with tolulene so it would just brush on. Didn't need much. Seem to work just fine in that case.
          wingnut
          81 SH (Daily Ride)
          81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
          81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
          82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
          81 XS 400

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          • #6
            thanx again for all the info,

            hey tc, i use the tec tips like a bible,
            but i still couldnt find the tip when when i searched for it,
            still cant find it, only thru ur link that u posted thanx,
            still trying to figure out how to use the forum/post etc.

            ill give the rubber coating a try and let u all know how it works.

            pete
            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

            [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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            • #7
              Just repair the hole. Do not coat the entire diaphragm!

              Originally posted by petejw
              thanx again for all the info,

              hey tc, i use the tec tips like a bible,
              but i still couldnt find the tip when when i searched for it,
              still cant find it, only thru ur link that u posted thanx,
              still trying to figure out how to use the forum/post etc.

              ill give the rubber coating a try and let u all know how it works.

              pete
              Skids (Sid Hansen)

              Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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