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My buddy royally ****ed up one of the slides on his xv535.(plastic slides) It's a 34mm mikuni I think a bds. I know the carb is way different since it sits sideways, but could I use the slides off of say a gs1100? You know assuming I use his needles and springs etc; or are they too different? Zuki, carbs are way cheaper than actual virago ones, I can barely find a set for under $200
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It is doubtful you could interchange and have anything work. Slides have too many variables. Diameter, length, locating channel groove, cutaway, needle height, vacuum holes, diaphragm design, and more. -
Just popped up the 87 fiche...since we dont know what year your buddies bike is...and they are still available for 99 and change. Item #7.
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First of all, it would be helpful to understand the terminology.Originally posted by ezmack View Post
"CV" is a type of carb, it stands for "Constant Velocity", which is achieved by using the slide as a variable venturi.
"BS" is a model name for one model of carb made by Mikuni.''
They are somewhat similar, but not interchangeable. For example, all (Mikuni) BS carbs are "CV" carbs, but not all CV carbs are "BS" carbs, as they might be made by Kehin, Dell Orto, SU or one of MANY others.
Good luck in your quest to keep costs down, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and pay the price.
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My 73 Yammy has Solex written on the carb tops. Dont know if thats a company name but they are CV style carbs.Last edited by chuck hahn; 05-15-2015, 07:21 AM.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.Comment
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It is doubtful you could interchange and have anything work. Slides have too many variables. Diameter, length, locating channel groove, cutaway, needle height, vacuum holes, diaphragm design, and more.
Last edited by Guest; 09-29-2015, 03:36 PM.Comment
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Yes, Solex is a company name. Much like Mikuni, Kehin, SU and all the others.Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
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Geez didn't realize I had so many replies. Bike is an 87. He ended up gluing it back together with super glue... (don't look at me) that's held up so far. Diaphragms are still a problem but I found a company that makes em.Comment
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