hi guys new kid on the block here
does anyone know what stock jets and needles are fitted to these carbs
bike is stock
bike is now in ireland
keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
thanks
keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
Re: keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
There will be no set standard jet and needles size. Different jets and needles were fitted by Kawasaki depending on the country and date the bike was sold.
As a starting point, go to a website with an online parts schematic e.g. CMSNL, and from there you will see the full range of jets and needles that would have been fitted for the various countries (if you can make sense of the 'country codes'.
Other than that, the only certain way is to pull them out and inspect under one of those illuminated magnifier lamps.
P.S. If you've modified or removed the airbox a change in jet sizes isn't going to fix the problem.
As a starting point, go to a website with an online parts schematic e.g. CMSNL, and from there you will see the full range of jets and needles that would have been fitted for the various countries (if you can make sense of the 'country codes'.
Other than that, the only certain way is to pull them out and inspect under one of those illuminated magnifier lamps.
P.S. If you've modified or removed the airbox a change in jet sizes isn't going to fix the problem.
Re: keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
hi freddy thanks for reply
bike has airbox and pipes stock
pilot 35
main 96
needle is adjustable not sure should needle be adjustable eclip on setting 2
i will check that site out thanks for reply and help
bike has airbox and pipes stock
pilot 35
main 96
needle is adjustable not sure should needle be adjustable eclip on setting 2
i will check that site out thanks for reply and help
Re: keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
That the needle is adjustable suggests to me it may not be stock, and if the needle isn't them reasonable to assume neither may be the jets.
I don't own an 1100, but most certainly the needle on the 750 doesn't have adjustable groves and clip. Looking at a parts schematic for an 1100 seems this is the same as the 750 type.
One way to tell if the jets are at least genuine (could still have been changed size wise) is the size number should be preceded by a small star (like a Star of David).
On the model I randomly selected there is no number 96 main jets. There are 92, 95, 98, 100, 102, 105. As it shows only 2 each of the 98/100 likely they were like the 750 with larger jets on cylinders 2/3 in that combination. All others show 4 were used.
For what it's worth, I stuck in the largest size main jets that were used into my 750 and the performance improvement was VERY noticeable. Retained same needles and pilots. This is at sea level, modest temperatures and humidity (i.e. Sydney).
I don't own an 1100, but most certainly the needle on the 750 doesn't have adjustable groves and clip. Looking at a parts schematic for an 1100 seems this is the same as the 750 type.
One way to tell if the jets are at least genuine (could still have been changed size wise) is the size number should be preceded by a small star (like a Star of David).
On the model I randomly selected there is no number 96 main jets. There are 92, 95, 98, 100, 102, 105. As it shows only 2 each of the 98/100 likely they were like the 750 with larger jets on cylinders 2/3 in that combination. All others show 4 were used.
For what it's worth, I stuck in the largest size main jets that were used into my 750 and the performance improvement was VERY noticeable. Retained same needles and pilots. This is at sea level, modest temperatures and humidity (i.e. Sydney).
Re: keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
hi
so i picked up a keyster rebuild kit for said bike left right cyl mains 98 and middle two 100...... pilot 35
now doing float heights notice no2 clyn float vavle seat is damaged pitting polished seat no joy needle is not bottoming out in seat.... seat is press fit can these press in seats be got do you know
ta
so i picked up a keyster rebuild kit for said bike left right cyl mains 98 and middle two 100...... pilot 35
now doing float heights notice no2 clyn float vavle seat is damaged pitting polished seat no joy needle is not bottoming out in seat.... seat is press fit can these press in seats be got do you know
ta
Re: keihin cvk 34 carbs zephyr 1100 1993
With that problem, think I'd be contacting a carby specialist repairer to see if the float seat can be resurfaced. If so it would only be a quick job for them with the carby already stripped down.
They must have come across this same problem numerous times so could advise accordingly.
They must have come across this same problem numerous times so could advise accordingly.