Wet carbs

[Baldphil]

just purchased 1983 xvz1200. Noticing wet carb bodies, strong smell of gas, and horrible gas mileage.  Fuel line into carbs is secure. Getting ready to pull carbs. What should i be looking for?

[luvmy40]

Stuck floats and/or bad float valves.

[Baldphil]

Got one of the float bowls off. Going to order a rebuild kit. All i seem to find are ones for xvz1300. Are these the same carbs on my xvz1200?

[Tysons87venture]

Slightly different I believe, I know the bodies are not the same but the internal parts could be the same, I will go through my parts and let you know if someone doesnt give you answer sooner

[Baldphil]

7 minutes ago, Tysons87venture said:

Slightly different I believe, I know the bodies are not the same but the internal parts could be the same, I will go through my parts and let you know if someone doesnt give you answer sooner

 

[Baldphil]

Thanks! Im looking at the float needles. Most ive seen have a rubber tip. The ones i have are just solid metal. Would these be the originals?

[Tysons87venture]

I just tore apart 1200 and yes it had a metal rounded end vs the rubber that the 1300 has

[Tysons87venture]

I wonder if you could clean yours up and get it working right again, is the valve stuck?

[Baldphil]

5 minutes ago, Tysons87venture said:

I wonder if you could clean yours up and get it working right again, is the valve stuck?

Getting ready to give it a shot. 🤞