VM29 smooth bore pricing?
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VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 12:59
I got offered a set of Mikuni VM29 smooth bore carbs and would like to know what members here think would be a "swap meet" type price.
Condition is : Fully assembled rack of carbs with no missing parts.
Was sitting on a shelf for a lot of years collecting dust.
Slides and choke operate but the bowls have not been removed.
What would be a fair offer $$$ wise?
Condition is : Fully assembled rack of carbs with no missing parts.
Was sitting on a shelf for a lot of years collecting dust.
Slides and choke operate but the bowls have not been removed.
What would be a fair offer $$$ wise?
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 14:10
$$$ IDK ???
But back in the '80s I traded a KZ250 LTD or some such thing for those same carbs! I thouight I got a good deal!
But back in the '80s I traded a KZ250 LTD or some such thing for those same carbs! I thouight I got a good deal!
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 14:13 - 18 Nov 2022 14:13
I've seen them for $1200. They seem the rage for our bikes. The 33's aren't going for as much but anything period is commanding good prices.
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 14:29
Check eBay "SOLD" listings. Search Mikuni Smoothbore, VM29 smoothbore, keywords like these.
I'd say $800 is a ballpark price for a set. Realize, that fees will eat up 13% of that, though.
I'd say $800 is a ballpark price for a set. Realize, that fees will eat up 13% of that, though.
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 14:36
There is a set on Ebay right now, "bidding starting" at $800 (modified/broken parts) and another "by it now" at $1870, so quite a range.
I think $800 in the condition that they are in would be a good place to start.
Thank You All.
I think $800 in the condition that they are in would be a good place to start.
Thank You All.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
18 Nov 2022 14:38 - 18 Nov 2022 14:39
I bought a complete set of VM33's last year for $450 so I consider that a very good price (complete but disassembled)
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
19 Nov 2022 05:25
I agree with $800. I had a few sets i had awhile and sold them on eBay,last set,just like yours condition wize,sold for $775.
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
21 Nov 2022 13:46
This morning I saw these VM29's with my own eyes, nothing missing or broken and slides are mint. The slides were lubricated before storage.
It ends up a widow is selling off a enthusiasts parts collection, and these were in a parts bin.
They were offered to me but I declined due to that entry price a few of you agreed on (too rich for my current situation)
I also really do not need them as I have way too many sets of other carbs I can choose from for my future builds.
There were plenty of other people on the list after me, so they may already be spoken for (saw them at 9 AM, its now close to 5 PM here)
Thanks again for the information.
It ends up a widow is selling off a enthusiasts parts collection, and these were in a parts bin.
They were offered to me but I declined due to that entry price a few of you agreed on (too rich for my current situation)
I also really do not need them as I have way too many sets of other carbs I can choose from for my future builds.
There were plenty of other people on the list after me, so they may already be spoken for (saw them at 9 AM, its now close to 5 PM here)
Thanks again for the information.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
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Re: VM29 smooth bore pricing?
22 Nov 2022 09:10
I think the VM29's are the best carbs on the KZ900/KZ1000 - until you get to 1200cc or bigger - then the bigger RS 34's are better. Just putting a set of 29's on a stock KZ1000 will perk it up. The VM26's are really a little too small IMHO to do the KZ1000 engine justice - but the EPA/DOT mandates on emissions almost certainly influenced Kawasaki to go small.
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