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Carb Kits.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by af226, Jun 15, 2015.

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    They don't mention the manufacturer. I would not buy without knowing who makes the kit. Just because the seller is in Japan does not mean the parts are made there (given the price I suspect they are made in mainland China). I would get a kit from Chacal to avoid the risk of needing to open the carbs up and put another kit in later. If you really need to buy a kit from someone else look for a manufacturer in Japan or Taiwan, or contact the Ebay seller and have them verify who makes the kit, where it is made, and provide detailed photos of the parts.
     
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    That being said k-moe, would you suggest taking the carbs apart and seeing what you need before buying a full kit? Or just buy the full kit and replace everything?
    -EM
     
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    I would think if they are good quality that would be a steal, being able to replace the emulsion tubes and mixture screws as part of a repair kit
     
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    That's a big if. Good kits cost that much per-carb and don't come with emulsion tubes or jets. If I had money to spare I'd grab a set to look at.
     
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    Unless the bike has very high mileage, or the carbs were obviously flooded with water at some point, I just get the "soft" parts; gaskets, throttle shaft seals, float needles, o-rings, and clean the rest. It really is better to evaluate your needs before ordering any parts. The OEM parts are of very high quality.
     
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    Best bet is to just order from Len, you know you're getting good parts and they get to you quick too!
     
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    Thanks k-moe that's what I was thinking. I'm gonna tackle my carbs soon and hope that if I run into anything I can rely on these forums for help!
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