Gs1000 carb choice???

[springystu]

Hi,

Just hoping for a little advice i have removed my engine for a strip down (78 Gs1000 hc) and have a spare which i would like to put in, it is a later engine with bigger ports and my inlet rubbers do not fit i can make them fit but would the later engine run with my old carbs or do i need different carbs if so what carbs could i use??

Thanks

Springystu

[SqDancerLynn1]

It will if you make some adapters. The later head flows more so you may need to rejet

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[Nessism]

The large port head bikes take 34mm CV BS Mikuni carbs. If you find some they will be a straight bolt on, although the forward section of your airbox won't fit.