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Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?
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WillP
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PostPosted: October 11, 2009, 12:46 pm    Post subject: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

I have a 71 XS1 and the manual says I have Mikuni BS38 carburetors. Thanks to the kind posters in the Vault I found a great Mikuni manual but no mention of the BS38. Does it have another name?

Thank you for your help.
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yamaman
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PostPosted: October 11, 2009, 1:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

The very bottom of this page should be a pic of your carbs

www.mikesxs.net/XS_Mod..._Chart.pdf

Known as Mikuni BS38 CV. Plenty of info around on them, anything you need to know, yell out. Cheers

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PostPosted: October 11, 2009, 1:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

Follow the links to the carb guide by Grizld 5twins & pamcopete over at the garage:

650rider.com/index.php...pic&t=7846

Lots to keep you going there!

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PostPosted: October 11, 2009, 1:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

Thank you very much Yamaman. I really appreciate it. Cheers.
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PostPosted: November 11, 2009, 4:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

I have a 71 XS1b with the stock carbs as well... so you can pm me if you have any questions. i'm still learnin as well though
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PostPosted: November 17, 2009, 1:04 am    Post subject: Re: Mikuni BS38 carb - are they called something else?

Thanks a ton. I appreciate it
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