Hawk mikuni carb set up

[oldscooter]

I like it when ARH chimes in on carb posts. Out of all the articles I've read, Youtube's I've watched, he is the only one that has made sense to me. So one more time for us slow kids. The idle speed screw is on the right side of the carb (pic 1). The same place as the "knob" that adjusts the idle speed on the stock carb. The idle mixture screw is on the bottom of the carb (pic 2). Set idle mixture screw 1 1/2 turns out to start. Give me two weeks and I should be done with this.

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by oldscooter

I like it when ARH chimes in on carb posts. Out of all the articles I've read, Youtube's I've watched, he is the only one that has made sense to me. So one more time for us slow kids. The idle speed screw is on the right side of the carb (pic 1). The same place as the "knob" that adjusts the idle speed on the stock carb. The idle mixture screw is on the bottom of the carb (pic 2). Set idle mixture screw 1 1/2 turns out to start. Give me two weeks and I should be done with this.

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I some how got the idea you were asking about a Mikuni carburetor. The one in the picture is not a Mikuni. Or if it is, it's not like any Mikuni I ever worked on. That looks like a Kiehin pz30. Or a copy there of. Mikuni main jets will work in that carb, but the Mikuni pilot jet won't....ARH

[hertz9753]

Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

I some how got the idea you were asking about a Mikuni carburetor. The one in the picture is not a Mikuni. Or if it is, it's not like any Mikuni I ever worked on. That looks like a Kiehin pz30. Or a copy there of. Mikuni main jets will work in that carb, but the Mikuni pilot jet won't....ARH

That is the Mikuni copy from ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mikuni-VM26-...ZWfoFc&vxp=mtr

[oldscooter]

It is from ebay. Should I get a different one and if so, anyone have a link?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262202860867...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[oldscooter]

This is what the 30 pilot looks like. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162106780148...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Sullybiker]

That's the standard Chinabike Mikuni clone, 'fakuni' or whatever you want to call them. The 'T/A' stamp denotes Thailand/Asia, according to some internet people, suggesting that it was a license built thing at some point in time. It is identical in arrangement to the PZ26.

Mikuni jets will work. Pilots here:
http://jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_carbure...-486_pilot.htm

Mains here:
http://jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_carbure...arge_round.htm

Thanks for 2LZ for doing the legwork on those.

[Rail32]

Well dang it , I bought same one . What's worse is I paid real Mikuni price for it . Oh well!! As long as Mikuni jets work I am fine with it , other than over paying .
A huge thanks for all , your info is priceless . Well in my case $40
Fakuni did make me chuckle a bit . Seller is getting a nasty email. Genuine Mikuni would have been right choice . Live and learn

[jimwildman]

Originally Posted by JustAdam

Just got my jets for my Mikuni VM26, was running the stock one. Any advise on the install? I've never changed a jet before, zero experience. I'm at 600' elev. Gonna start w/ the 115. I also just got a 43mm Uni pod filter and the upgraded exhaust. First bike.... Cheers!

So I amreading this post and im allways interested in these posts because i like to make note of the jet people wind up with and the altitude they live at.

anyway, i saw 600' and thought huh im at 600' also somperfect, then i look left and now ice your from buffalo..

me too live in keisertown, we should ride sometime.

[Sullybiker]

Originally Posted by Rail32

Well dang it , I bought same one . What's worse is I paid real Mikuni price for it . Oh well!! As long as Mikuni jets work I am fine with it , other than over paying .
A huge thanks for all , your info is priceless . Well in my case $40
Fakuni did make me chuckle a bit . Seller is getting a nasty email. Genuine Mikuni would have been right choice . Live and learn

The knock-offs are the way to go. They work well. The originals might have fit problems, as a lot you can buy now (at least the genuine ones I could find) are spigot mount, you'd need a flange adapter for our bikes.

These Mikuni clones are used everywhere. They're pretty good.

[Rail32]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

The knock-offs are the way to go. They work well. The originals might have fit problems, as a lot you can buy now (at least the genuine ones I could find) are spigot mount, you'd need a flange adapter for our bikes.

These Mikuni clones are used everywhere. They're pretty good.

This is a roller coaster ride
One minute I am bummed out, next minute I am about ready to pee my pants with excitement .
Seriously, you guys rock. I enjoy making mistakes that turn out to in my favor . Any lottery numbers picks handy for me while I am here
Thanks again
Rail

[hertz9753]

I also have the copy. I have a VM32 spigot mount on my 1980 KX125. It is stock and uses a rubber adapter to hold the reed valve cage in and hose clamp to attach the carb to it.

[oldscooter]

I was feeling bad about hijacking the thread. Glad this info is helpful to others. So I'll use ARH's instructions with this carb and see what happens. I'm confused enough about carbs and now I'm going down a side street with knock offs. I saw mikuni on the side of the carb and thought it was real. Naive redneck no understand Chinese business practices.

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by oldscooter

I was feeling bad about hijacking the thread. Glad this info is helpful to others. So I'll use ARH's instructions with this carb and see what happens. I'm confused enough about carbs and now I'm going down a side street with knock offs. I saw mikuni on the side of the carb and thought it was real. Naive redneck no understand Chinese business practices.

If it will accept Mikuni pilot jets, and has a five slot needle, it will work for you. You probably don't need the other Mikuni features, which I have explored on Hawk Talk...ARH

[Sullybiker]

Someone ought to do the legwork and make a table of all these carb settings for different users, I'm sure it would be useful.

[hertz9753]

Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

If it will accept Mikuni pilot jets, and has a five slot needle, it will work for you. You probably don't need the other Mikuni features, which I have explored on Hawk Talk...ARH

The copies only use Mikuni jets. I bought some of those Wings jets from Amazon but they didn't fit. I wish I had a better picture.