What is a constant velocity carburetor?
A CV carb is one in which the effective throttle opening is. controlled by a vacuum-actuated piston, rather than by a slide or. butterfly controlled directly by the throttle cable. Usually. the throtle cable controls a butterfly upstream of the slide.
Are all Mikuni main jets the same?
All OEM Mikuni jets from the Japanese factory are flow rated and every individual Mikuni Jet size item is absolutely identical.
Will Mikuni jets fit a Keihin carb?
You can use Mikuni jets, but you will have to cross-reference to a Keihin chart. They thread right up and are nearly the same size.
Why are Mikuni flat slide TM series carburetors better?
Air flows faster and smoother through the TM Series venturi due to the flat slide configuration and the jet blocks which help create a smoothbore effect. The high velocity of the air flow means a stronger vacuum at the needle jet, providing more precise metering and better throttle response.
What to look for in a Mikuni constant velocity carburetor?
Both Keihin and Mikuni manufactured this variety of carburetor. Things to look for when purchasing a constant velocity type assembly is that it has a choke lever or pull knob on the assembly as opposed to use of a remote, cable operated choke lever. A remote choke lever or knob means fabrication.
Which is better Mikuni BS32 or 34 carburetors?
The Mikuni BS32/34 family has better parts availability. wiredgeorge Motorcycle Carburetors recommends and sells the more readily available BS34 assembly which works great in almost all applications. First, remove your old carburetors, airbox and carburetor holders. The picture below shows the old airbox and intake manifolds.
What kind of carbs does a Suzuki Mikuni use?
Suzuki has a VM34SS on their PE175 which is very similar to the aftermarket VM34-168 and VM34-275. But there are subtle differences between these carbs. The genuine Mikuni public release (a.k.a. aftermarket carbs) are designed to fit a wide variety of applications.