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A "thank you" to Robert Barr.

KEITH KRAUSE

KEITH KRAUSE

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Just want to say thanks for taking the time to provide us with o-rings for our carbs. You provide a great service and it's members like you that make this site great!:)
I recently serviced my carbs and the dreaded fuel "T" fitting leaked. Mine was the rubberized version so I couldn't use your o-rings and saved them anyway. I ordered the replacement "T" from Z1 Enterprises with their o-rings installed. As Chuck Hahn (member here) stated earlier, the Z1 o-rings are often too big and installation is difficult. My "T" came with the o-rings too big and I tore one during installation, even though I used silicone lube and tried to be careful. Luckily I kept Robert's o-rings and they fit well (as Chuck also said). Saved me from having to wait for another delivery to get my bike running.
Thanks again.
 
I just sent Z1 Enterprises a message suggesting they should contact Robert here. I'm going to guess their answer will be "thank you for your message but no one else has complained". I told them a member here who rebuilds lots of carbs had warned me about the O-rings not fitting well. It's not just in my case.
If the correct O-rings are difficult to find then they should look at other sources if they care about their customers. I doubt they'll contact Robert but who knows? I thought it's worth a try.
 
I'll give a big +1 to that, thanks Mr Barr!! Fingers crossed Z1 will take it on board, the guy who runs the place (Jeff Saunders?) is a member here from memory so there's a good chance he'll at least listen I reckon.
 
KEITH KRAUSE said:
Just want to say thanks for taking the time to provide us with o-rings for our carbs. You provide a great service and it's members like you that make this site great!:)
I recently serviced my carbs and the dreaded fuel "T" fitting leaked. Mine was the rubberized version so I couldn't use your o-rings and saved them anyway. I ordered the replacement "T" from Z1 Enterprises with their o-rings installed. As Chuck Hahn (member here) stated earlier, the Z1 o-rings are often too big and installation is difficult. My "T" came with the o-rings too big and I tore one during installation, even though I used silicone lube and tried to be careful. Luckily I kept Robert's o-rings and they fit well (as Chuck also said). Saved me from having to wait for another delivery to get my bike running.
Thanks again.
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Well said, Keith.
The parts from Robert have made my GS life much better.
 
Bob IS THE MAN to contact for O rings. I did this fall when I discovered again Suzuki listed the wrong O ring size for the GSXR1100 intake boots.
BiL
 
Mr. Barr's o-rings have certainly simplified the lives of many a GS rider over the years, including mine. Turns out he's also a heck of guy and a lot of fun to ride with and hang around with if you can get him to a rally.
 
Now Robert needs to perfect the wrong size orings that come with petcock rebuild kits. IIf those kits could be made reliable for more than a day or two it would be great.
 
My exact experience as well. Makes me want to buy a gross of his kits just in case they become unavailable some day.
 
gbw said:
.... .... ... .... .... ..... ............. .............. ............... Turns out he's also a heck of guy and a lot of fun to ride with and hang around with if you can get him to a rally.
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As did happen Brown County 2012
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I purchased o-rings from Robert Barr and sent my carbs to Steve for rebuild. At some point, I will put my bike back together and test them out. I'm gonna use my Total Knee Replacement (both knees) in Mar/Apr 2018 as an excuse for not working on my bike.

Anyway, the whole experience was easy and quick. It helps to have PayPal.


Ed
 
Thanks, I appreciate the comments!

Standing offer for GSR -- For the rare occasion when someone needs the O-rings for those replacement inlet T's, you can just PM me for my address and send a SASE. We'll get ya fixed up, gratis. And/or, if you're ordering a kit, just mention it and I'll toss in a few extra of that size.
 
I've ordered around a half dozen over the last few years and have been very happy with them and the service Robert provides. They arrive pretty fast also.:clap:
 
one wonders how many gs's would have been scrapped without mr. barr's work....thank you, sir!
 
Here here, I have ordered a few sets over the years. Always fast service with a smiling note of gratitude. I too have had the thought of ordering 6-12 sets for when supplies, or service stops...

Thanks Robert ! ! !
 
I screwed up my latest order and Robert was hoping acious enough to track it down and let me know I messed up. I reordered the correct parts last night and, they're in the mail. Thanks Robert
 
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