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    Source for real Mikuni float needles?

    Looking for some proper Mikuni float needles. Bought some K&L's and the spring is too weak to hold up the float. Failing finding some original needles, are there any decent quality aftermarket jobbies?
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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    #2
    The ones I've bought from Z1 over the years have always been just fine.
    Rob
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      #3


      These are genuine, best price I've found. 4 for the price of one from Suzuki. Filters not included.
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      1980 GS1260
      Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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        #4
        Originally posted by azr View Post
        The ones I've bought from Z1 over the years have always been just fine.
        Pretty sure Z1 sells K&L brand. I've used them before but not happy that the needle is too weak to support the weight of the float. The OEM parts have a stronger spring which reduces the chance for leakage.


        Originally posted by bobgroger View Post
        https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

        These are genuine, best price I've found. 4 for the price of one from Suzuki. Filters not included.
        Good find here! I suspect Mikuni doesn't sell the needle separate.
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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          #5
          Originally posted by bobgroger View Post
          https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

          These are genuine, best price I've found. 4 for the price of one from Suzuki. Filters not included.
          Are those really genuine Mikuni parts or just an Amazon player trying to pawn them off as original Mikuni. Not really sure. They look very much like the K&L ones.
          http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
          1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
          1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
          1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

          Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

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            #6
            Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
            Are those really genuine Mikuni parts or just an Amazon player trying to pawn them off as original Mikuni. Not really sure. They look very much like the K&L ones.
            According to the ad...

            "Made by Mikuni
            Genuine Mikuni N149/040-2.0-2.8 fit all RS34-40mm carbs
            10mm diameter, 17mm tal"
            Ed

            To measure is to know.

            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              #7
              Originally posted by Nessism View Post
              According to the ad...

              "Made by Mikuni
              Genuine Mikuni N149/040-2.0-2.8 fit all RS34-40mm carbs
              10mm diameter, 17mm tal"
              And ads can't ever be wrong or misleading. Not at home to check, but I don't think that Mikuni specifically labeled their floats with the Mikuni emblem so it would be hard to verify if they came outside an official Mikuni labeled bag.

              Are the RS floats the same as the BS floats?
              http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
              1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
              1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
              1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

              Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

              JTGS850GL aka Julius

              GS Resource Greetings

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                #8
                Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post

                Are the RS floats the same as the BS floats?
                I don't know the answer but I'll check the dimensions tonight. The other thing as it relates to float needles is the flow rate. Need to look into that one too.
                Ed

                To measure is to know.

                Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                  #9
                  I bought from here years ago. I took a quick look and saw genuine Mikuni stuff.

                  1982 GS1000S Katana
                  1982 GS1100E

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                    #10
                    I get mine from Parts-n-More.

                    No problems or complaints.

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                      #11
                      Parts-n-More are not OEM. I'm pretty sure it's K&L again. I've used them but have had a couple leakers over the years. Seems like you have to bend the tab more then OEM.
                      http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                      1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                      1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                      1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                      Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                      JTGS850GL aka Julius

                      GS Resource Greetings

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                        #12
                        I bought them (the Amazon ones). They come individually packed in a Mikuni bag and have the square in a square logo. I suppose they could be counterfeit but if so they went to a lot of trouble.



                        Last edited by bobgroger; 10-03-2016, 03:52 PM. Reason: added pics
                        sigpic
                        09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
                        1983 GS1100e
                        82\83 1100e Frankenbike
                        1980 GS1260
                        Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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                          #13
                          That's good information. Was waiting to see if anyone has actually purchased them. That would make it a good deal. About the same price as parts-n-more but real Mikuni parts. I always question an online seller without any personal history. Now, are they correct for a BS series carb?
                          http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                          1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                          1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                          1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                          Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                          JTGS850GL aka Julius

                          GS Resource Greetings

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
                            That's good information. Was waiting to see if anyone has actually purchased them. That would make it a good deal. About the same price as parts-n-more but real Mikuni parts. I always question an online seller without any personal history. Now, are they correct for a BS series carb?
                            Yes they are. They do not come with filter, o-ring, or clip but are the same as the BS parts. If you look in the Mikuni catalog they don't even acknowledge the existence of BS carbs. AFAIK they were all OEM and parts were left to the OEM to distribute. However there is usually the same part used in the Retail lines as well. The RS carbs use a lot of the same parts.
                            sigpic
                            09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
                            1983 GS1100e
                            82\83 1100e Frankenbike
                            1980 GS1260
                            Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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                              #15
                              Want a trusted source then go with Sudco. look in the index to see what page the Mikuni stuff starts on.

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