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Broken Jet needle GS650

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I had one of those moments today. I was tapping the needle jet out of a carb (1981 GS650G) and heard the 'tink' of something hitting the ground. It was 1/2 of the jet. I believe I must have said "Oh, my goodness, it's not supposed to do that!" Or something similar.

Now, anyone got a spare?

Bike Bandit has the item listed for $16.50. No problem buying a replacement, but should I buy all FOUR so I know they are matched. Are they enough the same (for an '81 650) that I can just get one. I have a box of carb parts, but none look even close to the hole pattern. Can't sub.

I might have a third option. I have a set off of a 750. Might consider pulling them out. At least they'd all 4 be the same, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't run right. Any thoughts?
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According to Bike Bandit the jet needle is common only to the 81-83 650's.
 
Take a good look at the ID of the other 3. I just replaced all 4 of mine because the ID's were VERY corroded & they weren't metering fuel correctly.

Of course, it took me weeks of carb tweaking to realize that there was NO WAY i could get my #3 carb to not run rich

Here's the thread in case you can't sleep, the last page has the nice pics of the BAD needle jet...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=132691&page=5

Good luck,
 
broken jet

broken jet

I have a set of carbs I have been robbing parts from. 82 gs 650L. I could spare one if your looking for a deal. Peace.Bob
 
ordered new jet

ordered new jet

Thanks, guys. While I'd love to pick up one cheap, I already ordered a new one from ProSource. I'm a little concerned about the other three now, but it's too late at night to go look. I'll check tomorrow. I already got the o-rings and wanted to have this thing done yesterday...

As Marvin the Martian would say:

"Delays, Delays"
 
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