Topic: early 70's carbs on 78 750k... probs?

[jordanp]

I recently found out the carbs on my 78 k are from a way earlier model. The bike was running super rich, and I had to get different cables to get the throttle to work. Was it running rich, possibly, because the carbs are earlier models with a more rich jetting? Should I be looking for carbs from my year? I know it is a pretty bonehead question... and I should just mess with the jetting to get it to run right, but I broke a tab off the float pivot thingy anyway, and no matter what have to replace one of them... I would just assume find a set off a 78 and clean, and sync them. Any suggestions?

[Bill/BentON Racing]

Early model carbs worked real well,you also need early model manifolds and not sure about stock box we were usually using stacks or K&Ns.Your bike came with 26mm carbs,early ones 28mm.Bill

[jordanp]

hmmmmm. so maybe I ought to find a set of cheap carbs and replace parts as needed.