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13 Dec 2022 15:46
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The cutaway is that missing section on the bottom of the slide.  There should be a number on the slide...I think on the bottom.  It will either be 1.5 or 2.0.  

I can see the air/fuel adjuster on the intake side of the carb.  This is evidence of them being from a KZ900.

I noticed a date code on one of the photos.  65.  That means either June/75 or May/76.  In either case it points to those being from a KZ900.  The cutaway will be definitive.
The cutaway is 1.5 on those carbs slides.
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13 Dec 2022 17:25
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If so then those are almost certainly off a KZ900.  Good carbs.  I have them on my 1980 KZ1000 LTD.  
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Re: Carb opinion

13 Dec 2022 18:12
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Yes it does have 1.5 stamped on the bottom of the slide, I didn't know that 65 was a date code, interesting !
Now I will try to find float bowls for them.
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13 Dec 2022 20:19
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Now I will try to find float bowls for them.

Mikuni VM float bowls fit a variety of different size and make carbs.  Suzuki VM bowls should be the same as KZ VM bowls, for example.  Realize that there are two types; those with the drain facing right, and those facing left.
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13 Dec 2022 21:51
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Now I will try to find float bowls for them.

Mikuni VM float bowls fit a variety of different size and make carbs.  Suzuki VM bowls should be the same as KZ VM bowls, for example.  Realize that there are two types; those with the drain facing right, and those facing left.
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13 Dec 2022 21:56
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Haven't got this quote part figured out yet. lol

OK Thanks for the info on the float bowls.

 
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14 Dec 2022 04:44
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Can you use the bowls currently on your Suzuki carbs?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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14 Dec 2022 10:08
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Can you use the bowls currently on your Suzuki carbs?

I could yes, I would like to have them complete & ready to go. There are 2 motorcycle salvage  places near by I will see if  I can find some there.
 
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14 Dec 2022 18:37
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Picked up an almost set today, 1 bowl drain pointing north instead of south.
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Re: Carb opinion

15 Dec 2022 11:32
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If so then those are almost certainly off a KZ900.  Good carbs.  I have them on my 1980 KZ1000 LTD.  
Hardrockminer,

Do you have pods, if so what jets are you running ?
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Re: Carb opinion

15 Dec 2022 12:09 - 15 Dec 2022 12:12
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Do you have pods, if so what jets are you running ?
For running pods you just need air corrector jets and go up a size from stock on the mains.
No need for any other mods, all other settings, pilot jets and needle position remain stock but use good quality free flowing pods such as K&N, S&B etc and not cheap chinese knock offs as these are generally restrictive .
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Re: Carb opinion

16 Dec 2022 04:58 - 16 Dec 2022 05:05
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If so then those are almost certainly off a KZ900.  Good carbs.  I have them on my 1980 KZ1000 LTD.  
Hardrockminer,

Do you have pods, if so what jets are you running ?
No, I don't have pods.  I use a Z1 airbox because it's so easy to install the carbs compared to the original airbox.  I also have a 4/1 exhaust.  From memory I think I have 107.5 main jets and 17.5 pilots.  The needles and needle jets are original to the carbs but I don't remember what setting for the needles.  The bike starts easily on choke and quickly stabilizes and idles well.  It pulls well in all gears but is a bit hard on gas.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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