I want to replace the float needle valve and seat on the left carb ... what's the gstwins consensus re. best bang for the buck online ?
I'm considering :
http://www.newmotorcycleparts.com/fuel_system_parts/carb_kit_suz.html (#9310)
or
http://www.carbkitscapital.com/carb_kit_list_model.php?make=Suzuki&model=GS500E
Bikebandit prices are much higher (but probably for genuine mikuni parts instead of cheap knockoffs.)
I did a search here at gstwins and some people had real problems with cheap stuff like K & L .
?
ronayers.com for genuine Suzuki parts. Considerably cheaper than bikebandit, and less reported bad experiences as well.
Yes, knockoff float valves have given people problems, from the reports.
For mine (1990 - later ones may vary a bit) $23.89 each for a float valve assembly (valve and seat). $1.74 for the o-ring.
Some folks have been cheaping out with ebay "needles only", perhaps some of them can report in on how that's working out for them (using old seat.)
I always recommend OEM needle valve sets from a site like ronayers.com or somewhere similar. Too many problems with K&L sets for me. Other parts, like o-rings, jets, gaskets, diaphragms, you might find cheaper sources on Ebay (nichesuppy especially) or JetsRus.
Wow. Just called ronayers, they quote a price of $ 54 bucks for just one (?) float valve assembly for a '95 gs 500.
So i'm still searching...
54 would be the correct price for 2 sets (1 for each carb), and you can't find a better price anywhere else.
Quote from: bombsquad83 on September 04, 2012, 10:14:21 AM
54 would be the correct price for 2 sets (1 for each carb), and you can't find a better price anywhere else.
unless you buy another st of carbs.... ;)