repairing carbs in my bike! Need help

[Stratman13]

Alright so I am pretty new to the world of motorcycles but love to ride! I am starting to work on my bike myself and had a couple of questions about a small part on my carbs. It appears that some sort of plastic plug covers one of the jets and I had a hard time pulling it out to get to the jet that was under it. I broke a piece of the plastic plug and am looking to replace it, but the problem is I have no idea what it is called! I appreciate any and all help! Thank you. I have attached a link to an identical carb with the lighter tan plastic piece. thank you!.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-KZ-440 ... 16&vxp=mtr

[GS_in_CO]

See-

http://www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-1982-kz44 ... ml#results

Looks like it's called "cap, polyester" if it's part 11012

[Stratman13]

Ah awesome, Only problem is now I can't seem to find a site where I can buy these little suckers... Would you know where I can find these Ron? Big help thank you.

Current: 1981 Kawasaki LTD 440 belt drive

[BRUMBEAR]

http://www.kawasakipartsnation.com/oemp ... h/kawasaki

[Hanson]

Stratman13,

I note that these are also your first posts, so..... welcome to the Total Motorcycle Forum.

Safe Travels,
Richard

[Stratman13]

Hey I appreciate the link Dave but it doesn't seem to be working. Says page not found! Sure having a hard time finding these little guys. Thanks Richard, this is an awesome Forum! Great idea!

[GS_in_CO]

on a different forum there are some guys who are real wizards at cross-referencing the "where used" of parts. Manufacturers use the same parts in many places if they can. But any given outfit's ability to cross-reference ranges from easy to impossible. (I used to work at the first now at the second)

What you really need is a carburetor expert who knows what that part does functionally and who knows of other carbs that have similar parts. Might be a slightly different part number but could work.

The alternative is takeoff carbs from a different bike and you use the takeoff carbs or rob them of parts.

Or find something that will do the job from a completely different part of the world of parts.
(tractor parts, chair legs, craft supplies, blowgun projectiles, etc etc.)

[BRUMBEAR]

just click on kawasaki parts and put in the part # and it should take you there

[GS_in_CO]

It may be that the part diagram I found had something like an unwritten suffix to the part number which is why it couldn't be easily found.

but check this out:

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/k ... -1128.html

In this discussion there is a suggestion that a Suzuki part will work also.

http://www.kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/3 ... -available

Looks like this is a common problem. Best suggestion sounds like the part comes in a carb rebuild kit?

[drvirago777]

I'm not sure that you can purchase that plug that covers the Pilot Jet in a set of
KZ440 carburetors.
I believe that part is Obsolete. I could be Wrong.
I have several sets of KZ400 Carbs in my Shop. I think I might have that Plug you need
in some spare parts.
I am a Motorcycle Carburetor Specialist.
I Rebuild Carburetors everyday for a Living.
I'm not sure how far I can plug my Business in here, but I'm just here to Help.
Contact me and I'll see if I have what you need...

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