Mikuni Carbs - Page 3

CLIVERALLY · Jul 8th, 2016, 08:31

Andy, I get my car tuned at Bogg Brothers of East Lutton Yorkshire. These are the people who (and I stand to be shouted down) pioneered bike carbs on cars. The make the manifold etc. http://www.boggbros.co.uk/

By the way I do not work for Boggs or have a connection to them other than getting my car tuned on the rolling road.

My feeling for what its worth is that you could have a set up similar to what you are suggesting but it will be in the good old UK and they tend to use readily available bike carbs.

I still have SUs and to be honest when they wear out I will seriously consider a a bike carb conversion or changing to a single Weber. When you look at the cost of re-bushing the original SU carbs or buying new/reconditioned SU it seems to be a no brainer.

AGT123 · Jul 8th, 2016, 10:57

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Originally Posted by CLIVERALLY

Andy, I get my car tuned at Bogg Brothers of East Lutton Yorkshire. These are the people who (and I stand to be shouted down) pioneered bike carbs on cars. The make the manifold etc. http://www.boggbros.co.uk/

By the way I do not work for Boggs or have a connection to them other than getting my car tuned on the rolling road.

My feeling for what its worth is that you could have a set up similar to what you are suggesting but it will be in the good old UK and they tend to use readily available bike carbs.

I still have SUs and to be honest when they wear out I will seriously consider a a bike carb conversion or changing to a single Weber. When you look at the cost of re-bushing the original SU carbs or buying new/reconditioned SU it seems to be a no brainer.

Hi Clive,
Many thanks for this.
I gave them a call this morning and they understand what I am after.
Hopefully this could offer the solution I am looking for.

Thanks,

Andy.

Burdekin · Jul 8th, 2016, 12:20

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Originally Posted by AGT123

Hi Clive,
Many thanks for this.
I gave them a call this morning and they understand what I am after.
Hopefully this could offer the solution I am looking for.

Thanks,

Andy.

Good stuff. Please let us know what they suggest.

Burdekin · Jul 8th, 2016, 13:51

Just bought a couple of sets of Yamaha R1 carbs. Will add it to the list of projects.

CLIVERALLY · Jul 8th, 2016, 17:19

Pleased to be of help mate will look forward to the results as I will be going down the same route

Burdekin · Jul 9th, 2016, 10:32

Been having a read of conversions with Yamaha R1 carbs, seems like quite a straight forward conversion. Plenty of info on the web if anyone is interested.

CLIVERALLY · Jul 9th, 2016, 12:24

For our cars specifically?

Burdekin · Jul 9th, 2016, 12:29

No. But plenty of 1.8 and 2l engine conversions for guidance.

AGT123 · Jul 9th, 2016, 13:19

Hi,
Now that sounds like an interesting route to take!!
Please let me know of any progress you make.

Andy,
Glasgow

Burdekin · Jul 9th, 2016, 13:58

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Originally Posted by AGT123

Hi,
Now that sounds like an interesting route to take!!
Please let me know of any progress you make.

Andy,
Glasgow

Sorry Andy I don't post up stuff I do anymore.

If you haven't got the tools to make a inlet manifold Bogg Bros will make you one for about £200 apparently. A set of carbs can be had for £100 to 200. The jets need drilling out, Bogg Bros could recommend a size but from what I read about 1.8mm would be about right. A low pressure R1 fuel pump is recommended to be fitted, costs about £20. Then that should run. Balance carbs and set needles on a rolling road and that should be you.

You'd also need to decide which way you go for the accelerator cable/rod, choke and filters.

Jul 8th, 2016, 08:31	#21
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 18:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Andy, I get my car tuned at Bogg Brothers of East Lutton Yorkshire. These are the people who (and I stand to be shouted down) pioneered bike carbs on cars. The make the manifold etc. http://www.boggbros.co.uk/ By the way I do not work for Boggs or have a connection to them other than getting my car tuned on the rolling road. My feeling for what its worth is that you could have a set up similar to what you are suggesting but it will be in the good old UK and they tend to use readily available bike carbs. I still have SUs and to be honest when they wear out I will seriously consider a a bike carb conversion or changing to a single Weber. When you look at the cost of re-bushing the original SU carbs or buying new/reconditioned SU it seems to be a no brainer. __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 8th, 2016, 13:51	#24
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Just bought a couple of sets of Yamaha R1 carbs. Will add it to the list of projects. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Jul 8th, 2016, 17:19	#25
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 18:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Pleased to be of help mate will look forward to the results as I will be going down the same route __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 9th, 2016, 10:32	#26
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Been having a read of conversions with Yamaha R1 carbs, seems like quite a straight forward conversion. Plenty of info on the web if anyone is interested. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust. Last edited by Burdekin; Jul 9th, 2016 at 10:41.

Jul 9th, 2016, 12:24	#27
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 18:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	For our cars specifically? __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 9th, 2016, 12:29	#28
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	No. But plenty of 1.8 and 2l engine conversions for guidance. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Jul 9th, 2016, 13:19	#29
AGT123 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2018 22:34 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Glasgow	Hi, Now that sounds like an interesting route to take!! Please let me know of any progress you make. Andy, Glasgow

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