Flat Slide Carbs

[jim flynn]

I was wondering if anyone has tried any flat slide carbs at all? I am thinking of getting a set of Keihins for my old 750SS. Anyone know of any suppliers they can recommend and prices? The only one I have found is www.allensperformance.co.uk.

[monstermob 998]

could try these

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/index.html

theres also some bits and bobs to read in the search section of the forum
good luck

[domski]

I've seen them way cheaper than that, I'll see if I can find the link... £340 for brand new 39mm Keihin's from USA

[antonye]

I've got some for the 600.
They're not fitted yet, but I'll let you know.

[FiscusFish]

Originally posted by domskidue
I've seen them way cheaper than that, I'll see if I can find the link... £340 for brand new 39mm Keihin's from USA

That I'd be interested in. Chris Kelley's California Cycleworks is usually the cheapest.

Darren

[antonye]

Ask me how much I paid for mine :D

[FiscusFish]

Go on then, I'll take the bait.... How much did you pay for yours...?

Darren

[Iconic944ss]

The bigger Carbs are recommended for 750+ cc I believe and Chris's kit comes complete and ready to bolt on!

But I'd be interested to hear any cheaper prices ;)

Frank

[antonye]

I paid .... nothing :lol:

[antonye]

I've also been given an oil cooler, although I've been told it's off a Shitroen 2CV of all things! Talk about mixing Bling with Ming :D

[paynep]

Hmm,
I ordered mine from Allens, when they finally arrived they cost more than originally quoted (verbally) and without any cables/twist grip.
The cables eventually supplied were far too short to work properly, but as of yet I haven't been able to get a reply from the makers at MotionPro about what length they should be.

Oh, and then if like me you want to use split rather than twin-carbs you have to relocate the battery, coils, solenoid and breather as well as getting new filters.................

Of course you might be a jammy git and get them for free too :mad:

[antonye]

Yes - it's a complete set (not split) with the throttle included :D

[antonye]

And don't worry - they won't be fitted for Combe either as we haven't had the dyno time to get them setup properly.

They will be in for Snetterton though, so hopefully we'll be nipping the heels of the 620s!

I read on the Cycleworks site about places selling them cheaper but without the proper throttle linkages and everything. My set are from a 750ss so should be a relatively easy install.

[monstermob 998]

thats why i gave up on mine paul couldnt get the right spares to stop them leaking ive put them on the shelf for the winter time plus the throttle that i acquired was too small for the SS bars-- ah well thats what you get for thinking you got a "bargain" from the breakers-- am staying with the stage two route for now its not so lumpy and delivers smoother- with k+n pods inside the open airbox maybe later --any body know anything about these??

http://flo-commander.com/index2.html

an interesting claim on bhp gained!!!!

[Edited on 31-5-2005 by monstermob 998]

[antonye]

I was trying to find the links to the website with the relocated coils and stuff which may give you some hints Paul, but I'm buggered if I can find it now!

I've also seen a bike with the K&N pods, but this completely removed the airbox. In fact, they may actually be one and the same article.

Frank will be along in a minute with a link .... ;)

[monstermob 998]

you can do the pod filters thing by retaining the original battery box and cutting off the unwanted airbox bit --i think?-- but i havent got spare air box to try it!!!!!!

[AK]

airbox?

whats an airbox? - we just use ours as a catch can:o

C

[monstermob 998]

so yours aint spare then ck?:lol:

[martin hughes]

I have put 39mm flatslides on my 900ss - they greatly improve response, power and fuel consumption - only downside is starting fom cold with no choke can be a bit fiddly.

[Iconic944ss]

A fully sorted set just went on Ebay for almost £440 !!!

Actually MORE tham the new cost from Ca-Cycleworks (but the dreaded shipping and duty has to go on top).

Frank

(hee hee and if the 41mm are better still - I'm more convinced I want 'em!)

[paynep]

various replies:

I can't use the std battery location cos there is a K&N in the way!

the ones on ebay were a joined pair to go on std inlet manifolds, and half the object of the exercise is to get rid of these

I too have seen a site with some pix of a split carb setup, but I can't find the link either!

But - they are on and the bike runs so its off to be dynoed tomorrow

(And knowing how things have gone thus far there will be a problem and I'll spend Thursday night refitting the CVs.........):D

[antonye]

Originally posted by paynep
And knowing how things have gone thus far there will be a problem and I'll spend Thursday night refitting the CVs......... :D

That's why we're leaving them for some serious dyno setup time instead of trying to rush them on.

[paynep]

That's why we're leaving them for some serious dyno setup time instead of trying to rush them on.


Now where's the fun in that?
:burn:

[Iconic944ss]

LOL - no one else can ;)

Not the link I was thinking of but its a good one:

http://desmoracerz.free.fr/keihin.html

and

have a look at the bottom most link - split carbs.

Paynep is right - split FCR's with Malossi inlet stubs seems to be the way to go.

Interesting price too: 995Euro = £671 :o:o:o:o:o:o

[paynep]

Phew, at least somebody is charging more than I paid for the carbs! And then you need fanimolds and filters......

But trust me, those cables will be too short..............

[domski]

Originally posted by paynep
fanimolds

:o:o:o

:lol::lol::lol:

[Rushjob]

you need fanimolds

Think you can get a special cream for that.........
Oeerrrrr Missus ;););)

[Edited on 2-6-2005 by Rushjob]