FOAK. Mikuni Carb Spares?

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Greybeard, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. Greybeard

    Greybeard Guest

    Having been averaging under 30 mpg on my trip to Southern Spain and back a
    couple weeks ago on the Harley, I decided to hoik the carb off and have a
    look at its intestines. Using the superb Mikuni website, I have identified
    that the prat that fitted it before my ownership has not fitted the correct
    choke spring. This allegedly, allows the choke plunger to open under normal
    riding conditions, with heavy fuel consumption, amongst other problems. This
    also accounts for some rough running I had during certain very hot
    conditions.
    Question is, can anybody recommend a supplier of Mikuni parts, so that I may
    order the correct spring.
    TIA.

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    Greybeard, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. Greybeard

    Brownz \(Mobile\) Guest

    I've used nrp in the past and found them very good.

    http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/
     
    Brownz \(Mobile\), Aug 12, 2008
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  3. Greybeard

    Greybeard Guest

    Taa,

    I'll give them a call in the morning.

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    Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home!

    ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
     
    Greybeard, Aug 12, 2008
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  4. Greybeard

    Adie Guest

    don't ring too early. Andy is a lovely bloke but likes a drink (he's
    polish) so doesn't do mornings.

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    Adie, Aug 12, 2008
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  5. Greybeard

    Greybeard Guest

    Righto.

    I'll bear that in mind, I've sent an email, and I'll try and ring tomorrow
    afternoon.


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    FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy 2!)

    Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home!

    ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
     
    Greybeard, Aug 12, 2008
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  6. Greybeard

    The Older Gentleman Guest

    What he said. *Brilliant* company.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Aug 12, 2008
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  7. Greybeard

    Beav Guest

    He goes home early too:)


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    Beav, Aug 13, 2008
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  8. Greybeard

    Greybeard Guest

    Nice life, if you can get it! ;o)

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    FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy 2!)

    Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home!

    ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
     
    Greybeard, Aug 13, 2008
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  9. Greybeard

    Beav Guest

    Hasn't everyone got it already? How odd.

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    Beav, Aug 14, 2008
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  10. Greybeard

    Beav Guest

    Ahh, you've discovered his Achilles heel. He IS worth the wait though and so
    are his prices. As an example, I needed to pair of diaphrams for the carbs
    on my VN and Kwak wanted 56 skwid apiece. Andy's own versions (better) cost
    me 27 skwid.
    What were his prices like in comparison?


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    Beav, Aug 15, 2008
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  11. Greybeard

    Greybeard Guest

    A quid for a spring is probably not really comparable! ;o)

    Sorted the bike though. Runs much better.

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    FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy 2!)

    Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home!

    ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
     
    Greybeard, Aug 15, 2008
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