Mounting angle of GPz750R carbs

[twosmoke]

Does anyone know the standard mounting angle of Kawasaki GPz750R carbs?

Unsure of year, I think its mid 80s. Also unsure if its the Ninja version or not, or if theres a difference.

The carbs have KEI-HIN and CVK written on them, if that helps.

Can supply pics of carbs if required.

Cheers.

[T.W.R]

There isn't an angle as such, just insuring the carbs are seated properly in the inlet manifolds dictates the angle they sit at

The carbs are Keihin CVK 36mm & GPZ750R (watercooled) were 84-85ish identical to the GPZ900R but 5kg heavier & about 35kmh slower

[twosmoke]

Sorry, I should have added they aren't actually going on a motorbike, they are for my bike carbs project on my car.

I need to know the mounting angle, so that I get it correct when making a manifold.

Thanks for clearing those few things up mate

PS I am looking to buy the choke linkage as my set seems to be missing it

[tri boy]

Horizontal if i recall.
You may need a "pumper" style carb if you are fitting them to a car. (squirts a small amount of fuel on initial throttle operation).
Did something similar in the 80's with CB900 CV carbs grafted onto a Mk2 Zephyr.
Biggest problem was the throttle lag, due to no pumper. Once revving, the CV's did a good job, but not totally suitable. Enjoy.

[twosmoke]

Thanks mate

Like an accellerator pump? I was under the impression that bike carbs gave good responce, as they are constant velocity?

I know throttle lag can be caused by the intake vacuum disappearing i.e. when you snap open a butterfly type carb.

[FilthyLuka]

Thanks mate

Like an accellerator pump? I was under the impression that bike carbs gave good responce, as they are constant velocity?

I know throttle lag can be caused by the intake vacuum disappearing i.e. when you snap open a butterfly type carb.

You can get CV bike carbs and flat/round slides where the cable acts directly on the slide. Accelerator pumps are used on the latter where if you crack open the throttle the thing doesn't get enough fuel.

[Matt_TG]

If it's anything like my 84 GPZ (look at my profile pic) I would be happy to photograph / measure anything that could help....

... by the way, got anything else from the bike you won't be using? I'm after some pipes and rear shock

[twosmoke]

Sorry mate, I only bought the carbs. Am actually looking for parts myself, I need the choke linkage as it is missing it, and cold starting will be a mission otherwise. I dont know what the bike looks like that these came off, but google says it looks like yours

If it wouldn't be too much hassle, would you (or anyone) have a picture of the airbox handy? It may be an option so I can run an air filter on them. Cheers!

Just to give you an idea of my proposed plan, here is a picture of how I may end up mounting them (note angle will change they just happened to balance nicely there)
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/1477/pic0241ec5.jpg
And here is an Idea of the port spacing, the manifold will be able to compensate without much problem.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7066/pic0243fl1.jpg

Thanks!

PS I will be away for 2 weeks so wont be able to reply etc