strate6 wrote: Todd,
That was a good trick by Solex !............design a $hit set of carbs & put Mikunis name on them.
Now that is clever !
Pete F
I've always had a different take on these carbs. Provided the bike doesn't sit, keep clean fuel though them, and stay on top of the small problems, the carbs can last a long time. But that is just about any engine that will rust up from lack of use.
Certainly I have had my share of problems with them. Recently I had to replace my OEM set with a core set, purchased off of Steal Bay.
With the original set going 32 years, I'd say I got my dollars worth out of them. This new set came un-seized and were surprisingly clean for an even older 1979 set.
Granted the idle circuit is what seems to bring these down the quickest in chronic idle problems. The other achilles heel are the oil seals on the throttle shafts, they can leak air when the ethanol gets to them. I recently found a set of these seals at a dealership and will store them under lock in key until they are needed. Felt like I found gold when those were located.
Keeping clear (Non Ethanol) fuel in of our tanks is another challenge to prevent the seals from hardening.
I like the fact that you only have to set three float levels and have only three choke circuits. Thereby simplifying the bank of carbs. Cost is reduced too by not having to buy some of the more expensive parts of a carb build.
As with any antique it all about the hunt. Provided one is not in a hurry, it can be fun and a challenge.
Regards.
Todd.
