HELP!!!!!! GK73A Carb needles

[griff488]

Hi all

I am having a nightmare trying to source some 5DH7 carburettor needles for my GK73.

Does anyone know where i can get some?
Alternatively does anyone know of any other needles that will do the job?

i know bandit carbs fit but they are as rare as th gk73 carbs!!

My bike has been off the road for three months now due to this problem!!

I have tried NRP and they said they would get some made but that was two months ago and i've heard nothing!! Every time i try and ring the guy i need to speak to isn't there!!

Any help or advice greatly appreciated!!!

Cheers Griff

[bumrash]

Hi,The guy I bought my bike off said the workshop that fixed the carbs(same problem) used needles off a gsxr600(sim year bike at a geuss)

I did'nt have the original 73a needles to compare to the 600 ones,so I cant tell you if they are exactly the same,but the bike runs well,not 100% tho(that could be other things)

There a guy here in new zealand that has heaps of carb stuff,but needed a needle to compare with what he has in stock

[griff488]

I had thought of using 600 needles. The only ones i can find avilable are 5DH2!!

I could send you one of the knackered originals for your guy to compare if you dont mind?

Cheers
Griff

[Variablevalves suck]

Hi Griff,
Give factorypro a shout. They dont list the needle but may be able to help. Another long shot is MB Tuning, Mark who runs it is a Lambretta tuner but they fit Mikuni carbs as a tunning mod and have to rejet.

[griff488]

quote="Variablevalves suck"]Hi Griff,
Give factorypro a shout. They dont list the needle but may be able to help. Another long shot is MB Tuning, Mark who runs it is a Lambretta tuner but they fit Mikuni carbs as a tunning mod and have to rejet.[/quote]

thanks for that! I have emailed them both and will await there responses! Fingers crossed!!!!!

Cheers griff

[Variablevalves suck]

Hey Griff had a dig around and the closest i can find is a 5DH8 and the part NO. is 13383-01D00.
According to the mikuni codes it could identical as the first no. is the lenght, the two letters are the two angle tapers and the next no. is a factory reffrence.
Chris.

[griff488]

Hey Griff had a dig around and the closest i can find is a 5DH8 and the part NO. is 13383-01D00.
According to the mikuni codes it could identical as the first no. is the lenght, the two letters are the two angle tapers and the next no. is a factory reffrence.
Chris.

Pm sent chris thanks

[griff488]

So factory pro came back to me with a kit for the 400 bandit which has the needles but its $140 + $30 shipping!! The bloody thing can wait for that money!!

Thanks chris for your help in finding the gs500 needles that are close enough! I will update as and when I have some news\progress!!

Thanks for everyones suggestions and help!

All thje best
Griff

[griff488]

I dont suppose anyone knows if the carbs from the GK71F are the same?

Just been offered one for £300!!

[griff488]

Does anyone know if the GSXR250 carbs are the same?
Thanks Griff