86 xj700 carb comparability

I have a 86 xj700 liquid cooled with the mizuni carbs or however you spell it one of the post that hold the floats broke. Are there any other carbs that will fit on that bike I was reading that carbs from an xj750 would work but not sure I was also told that the hitachi carbs would not interchange at all I found a set from an air cooled xj750 that are hitachi but was wondering why those would not work and also does anyone have a set teu would sell me that is all I need to get my project under way

 

Hitachi carbs will NOT fit your engine. Best to stick with the original Mikuni's, trust me! We should have a replacement single carb available, we'd need to know which specific carb it is that you need to replace (each carb body is unique). They are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 going left (clutch hand lever) to right (brake hand lever).

Let me know which one you need via a PM or e-mail and I'll let you know what we have, pricing, etc.

 

Jamin,

I repaired one with a broken stud. It takes a little skill but you may want to try it if you are having a hard time finding one.

What I did:
1. Cleaned the break real good.
2 Used 2 part epoxy to hold the pieces together. Use just a tiny amount.
3. Once epoxy is set you will next run a #4-40 brass screw down the broken stud into the unbroken part of the stud.
This step takes care. Use a center punch and a tiny drill (#60 or something like that) to start the hole. Once you get an 1/8 inch in replace the tiny bit with a #43 size bit. Don't drill too long with the tiny bit because they are easy to break. If possible drill about 3/16 inch past the fracture line. Being absolutely perpendicular is a must. Use a drill press if possible, if not put the carb in a vice and use a hand drill. Have another person watch so you stay perpendicular. Next use a bit slightly larger than the 4-40 screw and drill to the fracture line. Insert screw and tighten. Depending just where you drill you may block the hole where the float pin goes through. No problem just shorten the pin a little and let it slightly stub into the hole.
Good luck.