Is it possible for older carbs on a newer cat?

[fastnotch2002]

I just picked upa 99 Kat 600...have a float sticking on the #3 carb...after taking them off I noticed that it only had one throttle cable instead of 2? Which would explain why the throttle was so loose. It ran fine just leked fuel while sitting. My question is looking thru carbs on ebay it seems there should be a sensor on the side, mine does not have it. Also there is only one provision for a throttle cable not 2. shouldnt the be a push and a pull cable? I was thinking someone put older carbs on it. Is this possible? THANKS GUYS!

[blackice2242]

yeah thats PROBably pre98 carbs or older.... u should have3cables,throttles/choke and sensor connecter

[fastnotch2002]

I have 1 choke cable and one throttle cable....can this work, well it does but the throttle is really loose, should I find a set of newer carbs? Kinda bought it as a project but turning out to be more then I thought?

[blackice2242]

I dont think it will work... they may not even be for that bike at all
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theres 2 throttle cables for a reason. so id just get some carbs 100-150$ 4 gooddeal

[loudnlow7484]

I never had 98+ kat carbs to play with...... but the pre98 carbs I've had, and the b12 carbs I had all were single cable affairs. I've never seen a push/pull setup on any of my oil-cooled suzuki carbs.

If you really want to know what carbs you've got, post a couple of pictures up. If you've got no sensor, that's a pretty good sign that they're not your stockers, though.

Don't fret just yet. Just because the carbs are non-factory for your bike, doesn't mean they won't work. If the throttle is loose, have you considered, uh, tightening it? There is an adjustment at the bars, and one at the bank of carbs.

[fastnotch2002]

I dont think it will work... they may not even be for that bike at all
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theres 2 throttle cables for a reason. so id just get some carbs 100-150$ 4 gooddeal

it actually did work, bike ran fine, just had to turn the throttle a 1/4 turn before it even would rev....Tried the adjustment just not much luck. Im pretty bike literate, I have three busas...this is my sons first bike, we picked it up for $800, It ran and rode, I know it needed some work but hes on a tight budget at 16...lol...on another note, you said the older cats are oil cooled isnt the 99 also. If not I suspect I have a older motor because it has a oil cooler and not a radiator? THANKS for all the help guys!!

[blackice2242]

my2000 is oil cooled.....

it actually did work, bike ran fine, just had to turn the throttle a 1/4 turn before it even would rev....Tried the adjustment just not much luck. Im pretty bike literate, I have three busas...this is my sons first bike, we picked it up for $800, It ran and rode, I know it needed some work but hes on a tight budget at 16...lol...on another note, you said the older cats are oil cooled isnt the 99 also. If not I suspect I have a older motor because it has a oil cooler and not a radiator? THANKS for all the help guys!!

[fastnotch2002]

my2000 is oil cooled.....

well thats a relief! thanks you....wonder why they put older carbs on this thing then? I noticed theres alot of plugs that are not pluged in on the bike also. Ill get some pics of the carbs today and post them. thanks again guys!

[scottynoface]

Lol, all Katanas are oil cooled.

[blackice2242]

yea they have air cooled to though.

[kevin2502000]

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[fastnotch2002]

pictures as promised...as I can tell they are the older carbs, I flound a float stuck. Will the still work if I just use a single cable and get a single cable grip?

[kevin2502000]

pictures as promised...as I can tell they are the older carbs, I flound a float stuck. Will the still work if I just use a single cable and get a single cable grip?

I'm sure they can work, first thing I noticed is the need cleaned, looks rusty, check your tank. Second the hose from #4 goes to the back of the petcock not to the nipple on #1. That needs capped off. There should be a model number on there, I'm betting they are the same size as the post, just older. Anything will work with enough tinkering.

[fastnotch2002]

I'm sure they can work, first thing I noticed is the need cleaned, looks rusty, check your tank. Second the hose from #4 goes to the back of the petcock not to the nipple on #1. That needs capped off. There should be a model number on there, I'm betting they are the same size as the post, just older. Anything will work with enough tinkering.

got them hooked back up anf the throttle fixed....now its leaking fuel all over, I notied with the petcock in any position it flows fuel....take it it has a bad pet cock also?

Ive also noticed theres a plastic nipple between 2 of the carbs and not one between the other to, what is this for?

[teddy]

This may help a bit.... http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.p...ighlight=carbs