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Mikuni carb clean

Started by tjmann0, September 13, 2016, 07:17:44 AM

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tjmann0

It's time to strip the carbs and clean etc , my question is whether to use genuine o rings etc or cheaper replacements ? The Tiger is a 96 with Mikunis ,

BruKen

Genu-ine o-rings? Make sure you use genu-ine screws and genu-ine nuts and bolts too  :rfl

Seriously though, if the o-ring matches spec ID and W it's genuine if it comes in Triumph livery or Silverline on the packaging.

threepot

95 Super111
96 Tiger

JayDub

#3
You can get the o rings matched but not the bowl seals, if you need those then you can only get them as part of a complete kit (AFAIK) - so if you find they're leaking you'll have to buy the o rings twice.  For £13.50 per carb I think its best to do the lot, just for peace of mind.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikuni-Carburettor-Viton-Seals-for-Triumph-900-Tiger-Carb-Steamer-/291548898932?hash=item43e1ab2674:g:k1UAAOSwbsBXld-O
Threepots seem worth the money including the complete needle valve.

**EDIT - Apparently World of Triumph do just the bowl seals @ £8.62 ea + postage - so still cheaper as a kit I think.