GS1000 carb fuel joints and tee info needed

[gs1000dude]

I was wondering if anyone knew where i can get the fuel joints and tee for my Vm26 carbs as mine leak horribly. Can't even sync carbs they leak so bad. The part # from Mikuni is vm26/268 and vm26/269 . I thought they had O rings on them but it is all one rubber piece. I have tried a few web pages (hours) but came up with nothing. I thought bike bandit might have them but they are discontinued there as well. If anyone can help please let me know.

Thanks, GS1000dude

[rthor]

Dude,
I too am dealing with the same leaking issue on my VM carbs. Here is an idea that I dug up in a search. It might be worth a try.

originally posted by PTM in 04

"Regarding the tee and other fuel connectors between the carbs. Maybe I got lucky, but I have the non-o-ring type and after a complete disassembly, I have had no problems in two years and 9,000 miles. There are several ways to deal with them if they do leak, the best I've heard (from someone on the forum) is to take an exacto knife and cut slots in the sleeve where the o-rings should go and then use the standard o-rings (with the rest of the sleeve to keep them in their place). I haven't tried it but it seems like a good way to go."

[renobruce]

http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/Fuel_Tees_and_Pipes_C661.cfm

[mark]

http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/Fuel_...Pipes_C661.cfm

That's definitely an "add to favorites site". Spendy but when you need them.............

There is more information about how to modify your tees to accept o-rings as stated above on the site. I've heard of others using thread tape with some success as well.

Mine always leak a little after I take the carbs apart. But then they must swell or something because after a few days the leak goes away.

[gs1000dude]

Thanks guys ! You all are great. I would have never thought of cutting out the "would be O rings" then adding them. I made to sure to add the motorcyclecarbparts.com to my GS file in my bookmarks in case that doesn't work. Can't wait to dissassemble my carbs for the 1000th time. :-D Sure am getting good at it.

Thanks again, GS1000dude

[gs1000dude]

I meant motorcyclecarbs.com .Oops

[kartin]

I used the PTFE tape plus o-ring solution that I found on this site. I found a special yellow tape that states it is good for fuel immersion. About 3 layers was just right. Twist the carb onto the pipe in the same direction you wound the tape.The o-rings don't go into the carb body but just get squashed between the face of the body and the t-piece. You'll end up with a somewhat wobbly assembly of 4 carbs that you can then attach to the main mounting rail. All leak free so far...

[SqDancerLynn1]

Try Kaw 78 KZ1000 USA under carb assembly #31