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klektermaniac
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Rad paint & carbs

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Hello All,
What is the best paint for a GT750J radiator? I know there are several that are shown as heat proof but some of them are just not!
Also I need 3 float needle valve assemblies and the Suzuki ones are really silly money. Are the Tourmax, Keyster, ebay types etc any good? I have obtained genuine Mikuni for the rest of the items (jets etc) but £75 each for the genuine float valves is really taking the wee wee!
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With regards to carb float needle valves. IMHO it's the old adage 'if you buy cheap you buy twice' and it would be a shame you bought everything else genuine Mikuni and then bought Keyster for a job that is essential to the smooth running of your engine. :roll:
But that's just my opinion others may disagree.
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Hello barney,
I know you are 100% correct in what you say and I know the Keyster kits in particular get a lot of flack on the net.
I think I am just looking for someone to tell me not to waste my money on genuine parts when I know it is really the right thing to do and the cheap items are actually the wrong way to go. Oh well, the wallet will have to take another hit!!!!
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Good decision. I had to do the same to my carbs a couple of years ago. It hurt at the time but it was really worth it. :D
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I've just got a set of 3 Mikuni needle valves/seats for my 550 from the USA. They are used but look like new. Cost £18 posted. They were to replace some pattern ones which were prone to flooding the carbs at tickover. When I compared the pattern with the genuine, the springs on the Mikuni valves are much softer than the pattern ones. Angle of the tip is different too. I put the Mikuni in and the flooding problem was solved.

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Hello,
Yes a lot of other forums also mention problems with pattern carb parts too. Possibly Ok if you are doing up to sell, but it does not help the new buyer.
A will have a look at the USA as they do have a lot more genuine parts available as long as the postage costs are not too expensive.
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Give Motocarb a call they may be able to help.

http://www.motocarb.com/new-replacement-parts.html
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J/K carbs are fitted with Mikuni part # VM28/163 and they are available in a range of sizes. Stock OEM are #2.5, so go with 2.5 or 3.0

Keyster are OK for those parts but their jets and needle are often not the right size.
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