Carb fitment question.

[Guest]

Well I ruined one of my carbs last night not paying attention. I have a 77 gs750. If I get a set for a 78 will they fit? From the photos it looks like they are identical, but I just wanted to double check.

[Agemax]

how did you damage it? ask nicely on the parts wanted section, somebody may have a spare carb they can let you have. save you paying out for a whole set

[jaguar6165]

I was rebuilding it (not paying attention) and tightened the needle down too much. It wedged itself in the hole and then when I backed it out it broke off and stayed wedged. I tried a little heat and tried to push it back out but nothing. I think I just mangled it up so now I'm stuck looking for a new one.

[Agemax]

you can remove it! do a search, this problem has been covered a few times now......

have a looky here..............

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/cbsaunders/gs/pilot_screw_removal.pdf

[jaguar6165]

I tried this with a very small pick and couldn't get it to budge. The tip is now below the tunnel, but it still won't come out. I may have scratched it a little too much now. I'll give it another shot later but I think I may have done a little too much.

[jaguar6165]

If I do get new carbs what years/models will swap over? I found a set of 77 but I also found some from 78 that are a bit cheaper.

[portdave]

I have lots of carbs for that bike. I have some individual bodies also....I am also not too far away....

[jaguar6165]

That would be great if you are willing to part with one it would save me quite a bit of hassle.