Stripped Idle Screw 78 gs750

[sparkey]

Just bought a new to me project bike. Went to adjust the mixture screws after cleaning the carbs and found out the #2 carb screw was stripped so bad that it needed drilling. i proceeded and drilled it out and screwed it up. Is there a way to save these? Or am I lookin for a new carb body?

[Nessism]

Based on your description it sounds like the body is junk. It's not hard to find replacements if you post in the parts wanted forum. The carb bodies are specific to the position so please be specific when you post your ad.

BTW, the pilot fuel screws are easily damaged. You might want to take an inventory to make sure yours are all okay before you post that ad.

[sparkey]

cool. found a set on ebay. dont know if i want to take the chance or not.

[Nessism]

Why buy a full set when you just need one body?

[mike-s]

It'll be a lot harder for him to just hunt down the one carb as people will be reluctant to seperate them to make an individual sale. I mean, what are they going to do with three carbs when most people buying are goig to be after the entire lot.

The approach i would take with that is "I may need one, but if I get this,I at least have three spares". It's how i approach anything r.e. motorcycles and spares.

[sparkey]

I ordered a full set off ebay yesterday. Hopefully they are in good shape!

[Nessism]

It'll be a lot harder for him to just hunt down the one carb as people will be reluctant to seperate them to make an individual sale. I mean, what are they going to do with three carbs when most people buying are goig to be after the entire lot.

The approach i would take with that is "I may need one, but if I get this,I at least have three spares". It's how i approach anything r.e. motorcycles and spares.

Tons of GSR folk has boxes of spare random carbs and parts. Look at the OP in this thread, he how has three spare carbs.