Topic: Canadian riders... where do you by Keihin jets?

[evanphi]

I am in need of upping my mains a step or two. Where do I get jets in Canada? Do Honda dealers still do exchanging?

I know I could get the performance kit from vintagecb750.com (PN: 48-2111), but I would like to use Keihin parts if possible.

[albertaboy]

Last time I bought carb parts (2010-11), I don't think I had been able to find any oem at my local dealership.  I recall using Western Hills Honda from Iowa (?)
http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com/   It that helps. I've used http://www.yamiya750.com/ for a lot of stuff lately but I haven't looked at their carb parts selection.  I know you requested Canadian suppliers but that what I know.

[evanphi]

I just checked Yamiya (I also ordered there recently, great site!)... but all they seem to have are stock jets.

[CBGhia]

Not Canadian, but jetsrus.com probably has what you need.

But closed for the next 4 days

[Djfob]

Sirius is based out of Ontario

http://m.siriusconinc.com

Edit: don't think Sirius sells kiehin jets

[david 750f]

Your local Honda dealer will have them. I just bought some new main jets. The mains and slows are around $5 each. The needles may have to be ordered.

[RJ CB450]

I got full KnL carb kits through a local motorcycle shop :s

[evanphi]

Not Canadian, but jetsrus.com probably has what you need.

But closed for the next 4 days

They don't accept Canadian credit cards.

I will call my local Honda dealer tomorrow.

[Bodi]

I recommend looking up the part number and asking for it. They might have the dusty old fiche somewhere but my experience with parts counter people lately is not good when asking about a model out of production for 35 years. Example - 74 CB750 main jets are 991142460XXXX (110 jet = 1100, 105 jet = 1050); slow jets  99124076XXXX (same, #40 = 0400).
This is for one type of carb: check the fiche for your model and year (at CMSNL.com or other sites with parts lookup) and get the correct part number. All KeiHin jets in the Honda part numbering scheme work the same way, a base number and then the size. Jets from Honda are genuine OEM KeiHin parts, not the "close but no cigar" ones from Sirius etc. Many possible sizes are unobtainable although they used to stock several "non-stock" jets. Exchange was always at the pleasure of the dealer, and I doubt any dealers stock these any more to offer exchange.
The multi size jet kits available are a good deal, if you tune with those jets then it's not important that their #110 may be different from a KeiHin #110. If you know somehow that you need a #110 then in my experience only a real KeiHin #110 is reliably a Keihin #110 size and flow.
Avoid non-OEM metering needles.

[Djfob]

Evan where you located in Canada? I may be doing an order soon from jetrus. Pretty sure they take paypal.

[evanphi]

I recommend looking up the part number and asking for it. They might have the dusty old fiche somewhere but my experience with parts counter people lately is not good when asking about a model out of production for 35 years. Example - 74 CB750 main jets are 991142460XXXX (110 jet = 1100, 105 jet = 1050); slow jets  99124076XXXX (same, #40 = 0400).
This is for one type of carb: check the fiche for your model and year (at CMSNL.com or other sites with parts lookup) and get the correct part number. All KeiHin jets in the Honda part numbering scheme work the same way, a base number and then the size. Jets from Honda are genuine OEM KeiHin parts, not the "close but no cigar" ones from Sirius etc. Many possible sizes are unobtainable although they used to stock several "non-stock" jets. Exchange was always at the pleasure of the dealer, and I doubt any dealers stock these any more to offer exchange.
The multi size jet kits available are a good deal, if you tune with those jets then it's not important that their #110 may be different from a KeiHin #110. If you know somehow that you need a #110 then in my experience only a real KeiHin #110 is reliably a Keihin #110 size and flow.
Avoid non-OEM metering needles.

Cool thanks for the info. I will put a list together and call my local stealer. I knew from the beginning that I only wanted OEM. I know where I can get a kit for 40$... but they are not Keihin.

[Duanob]

I think djfob has your answers. Either sirius or jetsrus via paypal. They sell OEM Keihin jets.