how to tell a Real Mikuni vs a copy

simonw · 12-13-2010, 10:02 PM

Found this on the world wide web, great info with pictures. just thought you may want to know.
http://www.minimotoscene.co.uk/forum...e-it-s-genuine

Weldangrind · 12-14-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks Simon.

The truth is that I've had excellent luck with the copies. The casting quality has been quite good, and jets are easily found at my local Yamaha dealer.

The real shortcut to spotting a copy is if you got it for $20.00, including shipping.

humanbeing · 12-16-2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by simonw

Found this on the world wide web, great info with pictures. just ...

BUT most chinese made are Keihin clone

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simonw Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 24	how to tell a Real Mikuni vs a copy Found this on the world wide web, great info with pictures. just thought you may want to know. http://www.minimotoscene.co.uk/forum...e-it-s-genuine
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks Simon. The truth is that I've had excellent luck with the copies. The casting quality has been quite good, and jets are easily found at my local Yamaha dealer. The real shortcut to spotting a copy is if you got it for $20.00, including shipping. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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