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    GS 400 carburetor compatibility

    Does anyone know what if any newer model's carbs are compatible with an my 77 GS400X?
    I'm looking at my carbs and my CV diaphragms are just about shot and need replacement. I know I need fuel shut off valves, should also replace the seals and o-rings.
    Instead of replacing all the parts with OEM NOS parts I was wondering if newer Carbs from A GS500e or GSF500 or other GS(X)400/450s would fit and work well on my GS400X. They would/could be at least 25 years newer, easier to find parts for and a rack in good shape off a running bike (GSF500) would only cost in the $200 neighborhood.
    Didn't know if anyone knew if this upgrade would be a possibility. One would imagine that newer Carbs would also mean better performance out of my 400.
    If it's not I plan on spending a pretty penny on restoring the stock carbs but I figured I would explore all options.
    Thanks!
    Last edited by Jedz123; 11-10-2011, 10:08 AM.
    Jedz Moto
    1988 Honda GL1500-6
    2002 Honda Reflex 250
    2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
    2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
    Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
    Originally posted by Hayabuser
    Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

    #2
    Good question... I would imagine they should work if the size and spacing between the carbs is right...
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      #3
      Yeah that's what I figured. I may need to do some investigating on the GS-twin forum.
      Jedz Moto
      1988 Honda GL1500-6
      2002 Honda Reflex 250
      2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
      2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
      Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
      Originally posted by Hayabuser
      Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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