carb kits '87 1300

[laruplus3]

Hi all!New to Venture world, just bought an '87 with 8500 miles...have the carbs off ,been sitting for a while looking for carb kits...any help?Also are ther any replacement mufflers that will fit?Thanks Jerry

Edited April 17, 2013 by laruplus3
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[Peder_y2k]

Why do you need a kit? What's wrong with them? I've got two Ventures, both with around 50,000 miles each, worked on all the carbs from time to time, and never needed ANY parts, and the bikes start and run fine, and deliver excellent fuel economy. Why on earth with just 8700 miles would new parts be needed?

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83,88

[dingy]

In 25 years that's 326 miles average per year. So its a fair guess that bike has sat unused for a long period of time. Gas will evapotate and residue can mess up carbs.

 

Get in touch with MiCarl (user name) he can get you basic kits for carbs, has both jet block and enricher gaskets, fuel bowl molded gasket, 4 other O-rings and a float needle valve. Any VMax carb gasket kit (1985-2007) will work as well.

 

Gary

[laruplus3]

Thanks Gary!

[van avery]

You need to check the two rubber plugs (per Carb) at the back of the jet holder. I understand if they leak it can cause idle problems.

You should check the main diapharms for pin holes On the 87 I picked up last year they looked more like cheese cloth. Use a bright light behind them to check for holes.

Good luck with your bike.