G'day Ian,yes I have noticed the price drop on The GT750 pipes...a lot cheaper for me to get them from the States,& not the UK...think it's a saving of around $600 Australian !! Long before Delkevic came up with their pipes,I had to get the top r/hand pipe repaired & re chromed,cost me around $1,000 dollars.I didn't have much choice at the time,apart from fit expansion chambers
Beautiful weather here today for biking,& officially it's not even Spring!
Cheers,
GT750....
oldjapanesebikes wrote:I just realised that in the stack of documentation I have, none of it covers the 34mm carburettors, and I'd like to check the float heights. The T500-2 shop manual doesn't mention the MK1, and I don't trust the information listed in Specifications Bulletin #11 that lists all the specifications for the 1968 models as it lists the wrong needle jet (P4 instead of Q5).
Anyone have a copy of a MK1 specific shop manual covering 34mm 'round bowl' carbs with the Q5 needle jet they could scan and post ?
Ian - I checked but I do not have anything on the Cobra carbs. Would have sworn I did.... I texted Zooke and he advised the float height should be 30.3mm.
Thanks Jim - the bike is nearing completion. I've been away for the past month and have just finally back into the shop the past couple of days. Spent yesterday getting everything else put away safely for the winter and will start to pick up the loose ends on this project later this week and get the thing finished.
Ian
If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
I have a Suzuki bulletin... I downloaded it from the web someplace, but it's genuine.... You probably already have it.
It says that brass floats are supposed to be 29mm.
It does not mention the independent type.
I just received a set of 34mm carbs with the independent floats (good condition and not messed with) when I finish cleaning them, I will measure the float level.
Ian your bike is coming along beautifully... a fantastic job !!
Thanks Ivan - just finishing the seat this weekend so for all intents it is finished. I did manage to ride it before the snow came, so that was good as it identified a couple of minor things to still sort out - I have a good four to five months at least till enough snow and ice is gone and I can get it out again, so no rush.
Ian
If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
Well - just in time for Christmas so to speak - its done ! I would have taken it for a spin, but I seem to have misplaced my studded tires ........... Many thanks to Ivan for the fuel bowl - much appreciated !
Ian
If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
Ian, a beautiful job indeed and something to be proud of for sure. I see a pump on the beast - I thought that was one part you were struggling to find? What's the story with obtaining it?
Mike
Burt Munro + John Britten + Kim Newcombe + Ivan Mauger = Kiwi Street Cred
I envy you, Ian. Not for having such a beautiful example of a first year of model motorcycle. But for having the time available to do such a complete and detailed oriented restoration. I could only wish for the time to devote to such a worthwhile project.
MikeH1A wrote:I see a pump on the beast - I thought that was one part you were struggling to find? What's the story with obtaining it?
I made that one by shortening a standard bicycle pump and modifying the ends to fit the frame mount points. From a distance is looks OK - still need a real one - do you happen to have one ? As well I still am looking for the correct turn signals. I found one recently and so have two of them, and now just need two more. Just takes time. Over time I'd like another set of at least carb bodies also.
Alan H wrote:The only thing they couldn't pass was a petrol station.
True - although I am hoping that the kits from Ivan will improve that story a bit. Having said that, I don't know any smoker that gets good fuel economy if you have a heavy wrist. And I console myself by assuming that pistons benefit from being fuel cooled !
Ian
If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
Long before Delkevic came up with their pipes,I had to get the top r/hand pipe repaired & re chromed,cost me around $1,000 dollars.I didn't have much choice at the time,apart from fit expansion chambers 
Many thanks to Ivan for the fuel bowl - much appreciated ! 
As well I still am looking for the correct turn signals. I found one recently and so have two of them, and now just need two more. Just takes time. Over time I'd like another set of at least carb bodies also.
