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MadKaw:
can you use a spring from a click ball point pen for the idle screw? looks about the same diameter... :|

KXcam22:
Mad,
  My 92 idle screw has a locknut but no spring. Locknut is better. It may be that the previous owner tossed the locknut so he could get the idle screw in further to get an idle (done to compensate for common too rich pilot jet - won't idle problem).  The air screw should have a spring.  A pen spring is too weak but a spring from most other carbs (from a bike wrecker??) would be fine. Cam.

MadKaw:
ok, Cam, appreciate it. well the air screw has the spring, but the idle screw does not have a lock nut. it has a washer and thats it. got the carb back on it today, as well as the v-force reed valve. I guess I'll find a nut to fit that idle screw. we'll see if it idles. I'm just in the final stages of the rebuild, and antisipating the first start with bated breath.

Friar-Tuck:
 MK, here's a few more web sites for your perusal (carb stuff)
http://www.duncanracing.com/techfaq/Tech_keihin-carburetion-jetting.phtml
http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/index.cfm
http://www.carbparts.com/
http://www.jetsrus.com/main_page.htm
  Sudco usually has everything in stock, however a few months ago a minimum order number was established. :-(
(ie.  you need 1 (one) DGN needle, you have to get 4. etc)  you may want to call and verify before ordering.

 If you just need the springs and or an idle screw locknut, check out the local hardware store and auto supply.
I've had good luck sifting through those big bins of nuts bolts and washers for small items.
(and most are avail. in brass and stainless steel)
 Tuck \o/

MadKaw:
thanx Tuck, actually found the part number on the Kaw siteand I've got one from the 250 carb I have. thanx for the links oh holy one!

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