Mikuni carb question

[corsicandreamer]

Just received a new Mikuni vm30 for my good ladies sorrow, problem is the nipple on the throttle cable is drum shaped and way to big to fit the carb.

Do i file it down till it fits, or do i need another cable ?

 

[corsicandreamer]

Change of problem the cable needs replacing as it is too short for the carb.

 

[Ogmios]

Big barrel nipple: fits on outside of carb on a linkage.
dinky little 'long' nipple: fits internally on the slide.

makes me think;
wrong carb?

If it's not wrong / but an upgrade - you'll need to get one either off another bike (p.i.t.a. to source - but cheap and handy thereafter).
Or,
get a bespoke one (someone will be along soon with a source ) - and that will cost more and you'll have to measure up (inner and outer length and nipple type) yourself.

 

[corsicandreamer]

Thanks Og, its a kit from "Allens" as the original is not available and i have been unable to source a replacement used one.
It arrived yesterday and by the time i arrived home from work and fitted it Allens were closed.
Since it was sold as a kit should it have included all things needed to make it work ? or is that expecting too much.

 

[Ogmios]

Since it was sold as a kit should it have included all things needed to make it work ? or is that expecting too much.

Yes and yes.
Though contacting Allens would be my first move - they at least should be able to guide you towards a suitable cable.
I've had to 'invent' solutions for cable problems in the past and it's not hard - just a feckin nuisance.
Post pics if you can - it may help.
Good Luck.

 

[corsicandreamer]

Spoke to Allens this morning and a universal cable kit is on it's way, will try to post pics. later, thanks again

 

[Losttheplot]

Or,
get a bespoke one (someone will be along soon with a source ) - and that will cost more and you'll have to measure up (inner and outer length and nipple type) yourself.

Venhill have made cables up for me before, and they worked out cheaper than OEM cables.

 

[Elle]

Just received a new Mikuni vm30 for my good ladies sorrow

Serow?
Did you try WeMoto?
http://www.cmsnl.com/ is great for finding part numbers

 

[corsicandreamer]

New carb, new cable, new soldering iron to solder nipple on, and that is that.
She runs again mrs. happy just waiting for a kit to arrive to change the output shaft seal and spacer on my DRZ. Next !

 

[Ogmios]

Happy endings. I love 'em.

 

[avmac7]

Just received a new Mikuni vm30 for my good ladies sorrow, problem is the nipple on the throttle cable is drum shaped and way to big to fit the carb.

Do i file it down till it fits, or do i need another cable ?

How much did Allens charge for the VM30? Also, what was the problem with the original Mikuni? I have a Serow with a problem carb - despite being rebuilt by NRP, it's still running lean (already replaced inlet manifold & coil) and interested to hear why you went with the vm30 and what you'd tried with the original?

Thanks.