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    #16
    IM NOT gonna start selling kits. HOWEVER, should Ed or anyone else decide to take up the MUCH NEEDED business I would be a regular customer. Last CV kits Robert had I bought and it was a little over 18.00 a kit shipped. I would probably buy 6 CV and 6 VM kits just to have them in stock for my shop. Heck i got 5 bikes right now that will need refreshed at some point so getting my hands on a good kits for sure a must for me. And of course the intake manifold orings are an absolute must have as well.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

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      #17
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      Question for those that have used Robert's CV kit: how did the float seat O-ring fit? Any tendency to pinch the O-ring when installing the seat? Reason for asking is because the O-ring size he used is a little larger around than the size I typically use, as referenced in the CV rebuild tutorial. Thing is, Robert's size is more readily available and would allow me to keep the kit price down. Considering how many kits he sold, I'm pretty sure there is no issue with the size he used, but just thought I'd ask.
      I'm also in for a few sets. My bike doesn't need another kit, but I seem to encounter GS850s more or less regularly.

      And charge more. This is a cheap crowd, but another $5 or $10 ain't gonna kill anyone and could make the whole thing more sustainable and portable.



      As to your question, yes, last time I installed a set, that did make things slightly more difficult when installing the float seat, but it worked out fine. They're also mighty tight if you need to take the seats out again. I'm wondering if it would be worth tossing in an extra set in case the user has trouble. If the o-rings are only a ha'penny each or whatever, then it would increase odds of success with little cost.

      The choke plunger o-rings are also larger than needed, but as noted in the instructions this makes no difference.
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        #18
        I always did a coat of oil on installing float seats. Makes a big difference.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
          I'm about to place a carb O-ring order and was wondering how many people would be interested in buying if I started offering O-ring kits? I've got the required sizes captured for both VM and BS/CV carbs. I haven't priced everything yet, but guessing on $15/kit shipped in the CONTUS.

          What say ye?
          I bought one of Robert's sets but have not used it yet. However, I now have 2 GS's with CV carbs, so if you do decide to offer this very useful service, and would be willing to ship internationally as well, I would also make use of your service.
          1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

          1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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            #20
            I've delayed pulling my 1150's carbs apart, so.......
            1986 1150EF
            2008 GS1250SEA

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              #21

              New question: Robert details out the various large carb boot O-rings as such. Does anyone know which bikes take which size O-rings?

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              Last edited by Nessism; 08-22-2022, 07:14 PM.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #22
                Would definitely buy a set.

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                  #23
                  Order placed. Found almost everything from Global O-ring. Made some small deviations from Robert's sizes based on my experiences. The CV float valve O-ring for one. Nothing dramatic though. I'll verify fitment of all sizes before offering kits for sale.

                  I'm not planning to individual bag each size. Too much work. Maybe a piece of paper showing how figure out where each O-ring goes? We'll see.

                  Global didn't have intake boot O-rings. Brian mentioned on his site that the generic boot O-rings aren't a perfect fit either, so I'm leaning towards encouraging people to buy OEM parts from the dealer. If enough people disagree, though, I'll order some from a different site.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

                  Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                  Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by bwringer View Post
                    And charge more. This is a cheap crowd, but another $5 or $10 ain't gonna kill anyone and could make the whole thing more sustainable and portable.
                    Don't forget to do this. I am sure it will be more work for you than expected, as all things are. The kits will still be a bargin.
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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Baatfam View Post

                      Don't forget to do this. I am sure it will be more work for you than expected, as all things are. The kits will still be a bargin.
                      I'll third that... It's always more work than you think
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                      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
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                        #26
                        So what's a fair price?

                        Also, will people hesitate if I ask for gift payment from paypal? I don't want to inflate the 1099 paypal is sure to send me (us.)
                        Ed

                        To measure is to know.

                        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          #27
                          I would buy 3 or 4 kits.
                          1981 GS 1000GLX.
                          1981 GS 1000G.
                          1981 GS 650GLX.
                          1975 TS 185.
                          1972 100. Kawasaki.
                          1968 100. Suzuki.
                          1970 Z 50. Honda.
                          1984 CT 70. Honda. (Kids)
                          1982 DS 50. Suzuki. (Kids)

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                            So what's a fair price?

                            Also, will people hesitate if I ask for gift payment from paypal? I don't want to inflate the 1099 paypal is sure to send me (us.)
                            I just ordered the K&L BS oring kit that Aldo contains the bowl gaskets, for $29.63 shipped. I haven't received them yet, so fitment is still unknown.

                            An Oring kit without gaskets from a trusted source with verified fitment, I would happily pay $20.

                            Edit to add, I have no problem paying via gift on paypal.
                            - 1983 GS850L ~ 30,000 miles and going up - Finally ready for a proper road trip!
                            - 1977 GS750B - Sold but not forgotten

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                              #29
                              I will buy a few kits 2 vm and one bs kit. Thank you Joe

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Nessism View Post
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                                Global didn't have intake boot O-rings. Brian mentioned on his site that the generic boot O-rings aren't a perfect fit either, so I'm leaning towards encouraging people to buy OEM parts from the dealer. If enough people disagree, though, I'll order some from a different site.
                                UK has a few places that do o rings and seals and if they don't have or can't get, will make o rings of any size and material I'm very sure you will have such places in the US Not expensive as you'd think, and I'm very sure a fraction the cost of OEM (Just to add they are not cut and joined like those emergencey kits)
                                I used to use a place in Scotland for my compressor seals
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