Where to get float needle?

[JShapiro]

I've got a '78 GS400 I'm working on, and I need to replace the float needle on one of the carbs. The local shop said they could order me one for ~$55. But there's this one on the internet for $4.50:
http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/suzuki/gs400/?filters[fitting]=custom

Will it fit my '78?

If not, any other place to get one for a similar price?

[SqDancerLynn1]

yes it should..

[JShapiro]

OK, thanks.

Can anybody tell me what the OEM part number is, or where I can find that out myself?

[fishfarm]

I believe the best way to find part numbers is to go to a parts fiche at an OEM dealer and look it up. I use G&S Suzuki but I don't always buy from them. Shop around for prices.

I think this is your bike:

http://www.gssuzuki.com/fiche_select2.asp?category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1978&fveh=2089

[chef1366]

These are CV carbs right? I have a bunch of them.
Got a picture?

[JShapiro]

My Clymer manual tells me I've got Mikuni BS 34 carbs. Are the needles interchangeable b/w BS and CV?

[koolaid_kid]

My Clymer manual tells me I've got Mikuni BS 34 carbs. Are the needles interchangeable b/w BS and CV?

The Mikuni carbs are CV (Constant Velocity) carbs.

[JShapiro]

Chef -- I've attached a pic. It looks identical (IMO) to the one I linked to in my first post, and is part #11 on the fiche on the post above. If you've got one you could spare that'll fit my carbs, you'd really make my week!

[chef1366]

I have some of those
PM me your address