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Ive been looking at brand spanking new carbs recently, My CVs function fine, but I know they are just waiting to cost me alot of money- those diaphragms are near 135 bucks apiece, for instance. So, Ive been looking at the Keihin and mikuni replacements, looks like 6 or 700 bucks can get you done on new flatsides from mikuni, same for keihin, and Ive also seen lectrons new in something near a 36 mm size for just slightly more.
I have an 850, and am working towards a 1000 transplant, ideally Id like a set that will work with both engines, although its possible I may buy them for the 1000 and continue to use my CVs on the 850 for the time being. which brand and what style is going to make the best set for the street? Im intrigued by the lectrons as they supposedly sellf adjust the mixture, and the keihins look like the best bargain, but Im unsure as to which is going to be more streetable, or if Im overlooking an option. Also which is going to have the best attachment hardware (manifold boot styles?) Im planning on retaining at least the appearance of an airbox,although I know ill need to use pods for actual filtration I want to retain the sides of the box and the chrome trim, are there mounting length differences?
last-which one has the best throttle assembly, either included or accessory? maybe one with switches? Im thinking the lectrons arent "racked" like the otheres and uses the 4 seperate cables, are these a potential problem for everyday street use? like needing synchronized alot more often maybe?
just throwing these questions out there for you guys, it may be months before I do this, or maybe not at all, but right now it looks like I can replace my carbs and have all new parts at a fraction of what a restoration of my old ones would cost, even with me doing all the labor. and as they sit my carbs work perfectly,I could sell them and offset the cost if need be, or keep them around for spares, but I know how that usually turns out ;P
I have an 850, and am working towards a 1000 transplant, ideally Id like a set that will work with both engines, although its possible I may buy them for the 1000 and continue to use my CVs on the 850 for the time being. which brand and what style is going to make the best set for the street? Im intrigued by the lectrons as they supposedly sellf adjust the mixture, and the keihins look like the best bargain, but Im unsure as to which is going to be more streetable, or if Im overlooking an option. Also which is going to have the best attachment hardware (manifold boot styles?) Im planning on retaining at least the appearance of an airbox,although I know ill need to use pods for actual filtration I want to retain the sides of the box and the chrome trim, are there mounting length differences?
last-which one has the best throttle assembly, either included or accessory? maybe one with switches? Im thinking the lectrons arent "racked" like the otheres and uses the 4 seperate cables, are these a potential problem for everyday street use? like needing synchronized alot more often maybe?
just throwing these questions out there for you guys, it may be months before I do this, or maybe not at all, but right now it looks like I can replace my carbs and have all new parts at a fraction of what a restoration of my old ones would cost, even with me doing all the labor. and as they sit my carbs work perfectly,I could sell them and offset the cost if need be, or keep them around for spares, but I know how that usually turns out ;P
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