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Thanks. Yeah mine are Mikuni

Any recommendations for where to get the carb repair kit from? Which one has the best parts for the money? I see some from K and L on Amazon for $17... I will probably order carb boots and put new ones on while I have them off as well.

Don't start tempting me to misbehave! 8)

Crazypj can you elaborate for me please? Or I guess a more accurate request would be can you dumb it down for the less mechanically inclined? :-[ ;D Do I just remove one plug at a time and turn the engine over with the kick starter? You aren't suggesting doing this by having the...

Thanks for the good advice everyone. So what should I look for inside the boots when I pull them? I'm new to working on bikes and nervous about messing with the carbs because that is always what everyone seems to have issues with. I don't want to accidentally let the magic out.......

Thanks Sonreir. Rich: I am trying not to destroy my engine. I have only been riding maybe once a month for the 6 months I have had the bike....... and I change the oil each time before I ride (short rides too). So I think I am fine in that regard. But I don't want to run the risk of...

Sorry! I just realized I had multiple pages open on DTT and probably posted this in the wrong section. If a mod could please move it to a more appropriate one that would be appreciated. Thanks.

I have a 78 Yamaha xs750 special and have the gas - oil issue. I know about the petcocks going bad and plan on getting some from Mikesxs but in the meantime I put two inline shut offs in the fuel lines...... I have changed the oil a couple of times in the last couple months (even though I...

So what were your plans as far as stretching the swing arm?