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  1. KEITH KRAUSE

    Who can help me out with 79 GS1000E carb sleuthing? VM26SS with Dynojet questions

    I'm just giving Tom the same advice that I've used and a lot of others here have used over the years. If the bike is otherwise properly tuned, I've never had issues of "flat spots" or "low speed fueling problems", etc. The engine is just an air pump. If you increase the air flow, you have to...
  2. KEITH KRAUSE

    Who can help me out with 79 GS1000E carb sleuthing? VM26SS with Dynojet questions

    The drill bit and screw have been addressed. They don't apply in your case. Your jet needle pictured is from DJ. DJ needles in your kit have 6 e-clip grooves. Factory jet needles have only 5. As for properly jetting with the stage 3 DJ kit, with a quality pipe like V&H or Kerker, and quality...
  3. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Ed, thanks again for mentioning the Z1 bowl gaskets being softer than the Suzuki's.:D If not for that, I would've bought some more Suzuki gaskets and slapped on the sealant. I'm glad I didn't have to try that. Thanks for your advice.
  4. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Turns out you were right. When I got the bowl off I saw what looked like a spring in the hole. The threads just spun out in one piece. My whole life, every time I've stripped a fastener it happened as I was tightening, not after. I guess the last time I tightened the bolt I was right at that...
  5. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    I finished the carb work. I'm really happy to say the carbs aren't leaking at all.:) I decided to not use the gasket sealant. The Z1 bowl gaskets are softer as Ed mentioned. I decided that would be the difference and it was. I didn't try extra tightening on the stainless steel hex bolts. I just...
  6. KEITH KRAUSE

    Anyone own the Kawasaki 900 RS?

    Thanks, Debby!:)
  7. KEITH KRAUSE

    Will Berryman's Carb Dip harm finish or nylon/plastic parts if soaked over-night?

    Are you saying you use compressed air in a can? I've heard of canned air to blow dust, etc, off computer equipment/electronics. But the PSI isn't really enough to clean carb passages, is it?
  8. KEITH KRAUSE

    Will Berryman's Carb Dip harm finish or nylon/plastic parts if soaked over-night?

    Hi, Ed. I bought the aluminum fittings from Z1. Installed about 2 years ago. I remember you saying at the time the aluminum may have longevity issues. I agree, but I decided to go with them. I'm blessed with having a Pure-Gas station close by that sells 91 octane. Hopefully using gas that repels...
  9. KEITH KRAUSE

    Will Berryman's Carb Dip harm finish or nylon/plastic parts if soaked over-night?

    Thanks, Steve. I soaked it for about 40 minutes. Swished it around a few times like a mini-washing machine. It came out looking pretty good. I rinsed it with hot water focusing on the passages. Sprayed it with carb cleaner and verified all passages were clear. No reason to believe anything...
  10. KEITH KRAUSE

    Will Berryman's Carb Dip harm finish or nylon/plastic parts if soaked over-night?

    Thanks for the replies. I think I'll dip the carb for 30 minutes and call it good. The carb body is the original from 41 years ago. It's been in a plastic bag in a box all this time. I stripped the head off the side air screw on carb #3 and decided to buy a salvaged set. Luckily I kept the carb...
  11. KEITH KRAUSE

    Will Berryman's Carb Dip harm finish or nylon/plastic parts if soaked over-night?

    I've never used it before but I want to use it for the job I have. The instructions say to soak 15-30 minutes, or longer if needed. It says in bold print to not soak coated or sensitive aluminum parts over 4 hours. It also says it won't harm most plastics. I have the VM carbs. The VM carbs also...
  12. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Thanks, Ed. Actually, I don't want to use sealant at all. I know the bowls are designed to seal with only gaskets in good condition, but I have to do something. I never try to be cheap and re-use gaskets. I make sure all surfaces are clean, etc. I place the gaskets correctly and uniformly...
  13. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    I still think there's a possibility the jets could draw fuel easier. Easier to actually matter? I don't think so. I'm not going to double up gaskets in any case to find out. It would slightly lower the over flow tube and that would make it easier to spill fuel even with a fuel level within specs.
  14. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Ed, thanks for sharing that info. As far as fuel level and my carbs leaking, fuel level isn't the problem. The gaskets, if doing their job, would seal against leaks regardless if the fuel level was at what I would consider an extreme, say, 1/8th inch too high. At 1/8th inch too high, the bike...
  15. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    I appreciate the reply, but doubling up the gaskets wouldn't work. While it's possible it could effect the leaking one way or another, it would lower the bowl. That would change the relationship between the jets and fuel level. I may be wrong, but with more fuel available in the bowl, I believe...
  16. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    I appreciate the replies. All 4 float needle valves were replaced less than 1,500 miles ago. I always buy the over-priced genuine Suzuki valves and seats. Fuel level isn't the problem. I have a #1 carb body that just needs basic servicing. It looks like I'll try the "thicker/softer" Z1 bowl...
  17. KEITH KRAUSE

    Anyone own the Kawasaki 900 RS?

    I like it. I almost bought a 2020 Cafe' but changed my mind at the last second to go with the "standard" 900 because of the higher bars. The dealer wouldn't give me the deal I wanted on the 2021 standard so I'm still looking. The only negative I've read about at the 900 forum is some owners say...
  18. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, all four carbs are leaking, various amounts. Not a serious drip anywhere but when you inspect with a flashlight you can see all four carbs are "shiny and damp" where the bowls meet the bodies. Then the fuel slowly collects on the drain bolts or other low spot. Each...
  19. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at the Permatex P/N 85420. Gas resistant, used specifically for use with fuels, fills minor gaps, can be used to form a gasket that's easily removed and stays permanently flexible. I'm considering ordering the Z1 gaskets that Ed says are softer. After checking...
  20. KEITH KRAUSE

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    Thanks. I don't want to try removing the raised ridge on the bodies. I think any warping would be the bowl surfaces. I never considered the bowls could warp. I'll try to see if the bowls are flat. I'll check out the purple Loc-Tite too. I appreciate the help.
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