Fuel Bowl Gaskets with Bonus Dynojet Question!

[Turtleface]

Anyone have issues with the bowl gaskets provided by Z1? They've got a set of four that look be slightly universal for 11 bucks or so, and I need to get a Dynojet kit anyways, which they stock. Would be nice to get them shipped together. Or should I just stick with my modus operandi and go ahead and order the OEM pieces?

While I'm thinking about the Dynojet kit, I see I have to take apart the slide assembly to drill the slide lift holes. Where do I get a pair of snap ring pliers long enough to get these apart? Mine aren't going to cut it. The PDF for the instructions (from Dynojet's website) is really poorly illustrated. Fig A (the one shows the exploded slide and where the slide lift holes are) is pretty much impossible to read. Very, very faint. Anyone have a better picture, or better yet, a picture of their own slides?

I'm a-tingle with anticipation at the thought of having my carbs properly set-up, and by the idea of doing it myself.

[sam78gs750]

I have the bowl gaskets from Z1 on my 750 carbs. no problems with the fit, and no leaks so far.... go ahead and get em from Z1 if you need em.

[posplayr]

Anyone have issues with the bowl gaskets provided by Z1? They've got a set of four that look be slightly universal for 11 bucks or so, and I need to get a Dynojet kit anyways, which they stock. Would be nice to get them shipped together. Or should I just stick with my modus operandi and go ahead and order the OEM pieces?

While I'm thinking about the Dynojet kit, I see I have to take apart the slide assembly to drill the slide lift holes. Where do I get a pair of snap ring pliers long enough to get these apart? Mine aren't going to cut it. The PDF for the instructions (from Dynojet's website) is really poorly illustrated. Fig A (the one shows the exploded slide and where the slide lift holes are) is pretty much impossible to read. Very, very faint. Anyone have a better picture, or better yet, a picture of their own slides?

I'm a-tingle with anticipation at the thought of having my carbs properly set-up, and by the idea of doing it myself.

Are you doing the 3133 Kit?

http://www.dynojet.com/pdf/3133.pdf

[Turtleface]

Are you doing the 3133 Kit?

http://www.dynojet.com/pdf/3133.pdf

Yep, was looking at that PDF at home, couldn't make out Fig. A. I'll give your link a shot when I get off work. Kit's ordered, maybe it'll be one with printed instructions.

[hikermikem]

Aftermarket float bowl gaskets should be fine... just compare them to the old ones & verify the vent hole is knocked out from the gasket (might be pre-punched and still there).

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=143270


I've installed that Stage 3 jet kit on my '81 1100E, running pods & 4-1 exhaust. Take care when you drill the slides, they're thicker than they look & you can get some drill wander if you're not careful.

[posplayr]

Yep, was looking at that PDF at home, couldn't make out Fig. A. I'll give your link a shot when I get off work. Kit's ordered, maybe it'll be one with printed instructions.

I see you have 4:1, but the pods make the biggest difference. Chef starts out with the 137.5's (dont remember which notch now) for 4:1 with pods. Hopefull he will be around for a reco.

The stage 1's are only 114 but that is driven largely by the stock airbox and richer DJ needles

[hikermikem]

Where do I get a pair of snap ring pliers long enough to get these apart?

Get a pair of cheap needle nosed pliers & simply grind the ends on a bench wheel to fit the snap ring holes.

I have a couple pair of HF cheapo pliers & that's all I've ever used to remove any & all of the snap rings on these old girls...

[koolaid_kid]

I have th HF kit, they are cheap stuff but they work. Have it out now working on the GPz.

[hikermikem]

I have th HF kit, they are cheap stuff but they work. Have it out now working on the GPz.

I bought that el-cheapo snap ring plier set from HF & couldn't make it work worth a darn... I brought it back.

I have much better luck with needle nose pliers that I've ground the "tips-to-fit."

[Turtleface]

Awesome, lots of good info. Planning on leaving the airbox on right now, it's in perfect shape, and I just installed brand new rubber in the entire air signal chain. Maybe I'll try pods at a later date. Saw the thread regarding vent holes, so I'll be sure to match them up. Now I just have to measure all these JIS screws so I can replace the whole lot with shiny stainless allen head bolts.

[atvpyrofreak]

As far as snap ring pliers go, I bought a set from MikesXS (Part# 35-000)
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-7.html?category_id=7.1 (almost at the bottom).

These are cheap (10$) and have worked great for me doing brake master cylinders, forks, carbs, ect.

Z1 also stocks a similar pair (apparently from motion pro)

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2868