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You probably won't need to replace the Float Bowl gaskets that sandwich between the bowl edges and carbs.
You can usually keep re-using them.
Mine are dry as crap, been hit with carb cleaner 100 times, they still hold,
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I DO have a replacement set from Mikuni(expensive too)
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I have an 82 650 as well.
You might want to order all new screws for the Carbs too!
(16 on top, and 16 on bottom.)
It's your choice if you feel the need to replace the Carb Rail screws....mine were still in good shape.
The stock ones are zinc and steel mix I believe, they tend to be VERY stubborn when taking apart the carbs.
People tend to over-tighten them, then they get covered in oil over the years, and the phillips heads strip VERY easily.
The good part about zinc is, the threads don't hurt anything, and it's easy to re-shape the heads if they get stripped.
You gotta use a ton of force, or use a Driver to get em loose.
I went to Lowes and bought all new Steel screws.
For the bottom screws I replaced them with steel Phillips, and they require a bigger screw driver to take out, so they don't strip.
For the top 16 screws, I used socket screws, all I need is a 1/4 inch socket wrench, and a 5mm or 7mm socket....can't remember, haha.
A lot of people go with Allen screws or whatever THEY tend to like.
Either way, ANYTHING is better than the factory ones!
Also, IMPORTANT!!!!
When you tighten new steel screws down, tighten them until they are Snug, they just maybe a 1/4 more turn or so.
They don't need be super tight, just snug 'em and a little more, that's it.
Trust me, they won't leak, lol.
The threads on these carbs are sort of delicate, so ya gotta be a little careful with steel screws.
You can usually keep re-using them.
Mine are dry as crap, been hit with carb cleaner 100 times, they still hold,
.I DO have a replacement set from Mikuni(expensive too)
------
I have an 82 650 as well.
You might want to order all new screws for the Carbs too!
(16 on top, and 16 on bottom.)
It's your choice if you feel the need to replace the Carb Rail screws....mine were still in good shape.
The stock ones are zinc and steel mix I believe, they tend to be VERY stubborn when taking apart the carbs.
People tend to over-tighten them, then they get covered in oil over the years, and the phillips heads strip VERY easily.
The good part about zinc is, the threads don't hurt anything, and it's easy to re-shape the heads if they get stripped.
You gotta use a ton of force, or use a Driver to get em loose.
I went to Lowes and bought all new Steel screws.
For the bottom screws I replaced them with steel Phillips, and they require a bigger screw driver to take out, so they don't strip.
For the top 16 screws, I used socket screws, all I need is a 1/4 inch socket wrench, and a 5mm or 7mm socket....can't remember, haha.
A lot of people go with Allen screws or whatever THEY tend to like.
Either way, ANYTHING is better than the factory ones!
Also, IMPORTANT!!!!
When you tighten new steel screws down, tighten them until they are Snug, they just maybe a 1/4 more turn or so.
They don't need be super tight, just snug 'em and a little more, that's it.
Trust me, they won't leak, lol.
The threads on these carbs are sort of delicate, so ya gotta be a little careful with steel screws.
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