Ninja EX500 carbs on an XS650?

[Signal]

Update on the pilot screw. The pattern part looks identical to the stock part where it matters. It is very slightly different in the screwdriver slot height but this is below the thread and will have no effect on the pilots screw's operation. The screw came with the spring, washer and O ring.
It is a Keyster part made in Japan Part number on packet KHSS-110 screw set.

 

[bosco659]

I just learned about this today. Another rabbit hole for me? Lol

 

[CanadianSteve]

I just learned about this today. Another rabbit hole for me? Lol

FYI the 38/138 and JJJ needles were ordered today. I’ll let you know when they are hooked up Will be interesting to see what they are like compared to the VM34s.

 

[bosco659]

FYI the 38/138 and JJJ needles were ordered today. I’ll let you know when they are hooked up Will be interesting to see what they are like compared to the VM34s.

Can wait to hear the beast run! Thx for the update

 

[Signal]

Still quietly working on these carbs. No JJJ needles available here in NZ, I tried to order from Allens in the UK (during November 2023) they have them on backorder and when I asked of a ETA no reply. That was disappointing and I wont waste my time with them again.
Jets R us have them and I was putting off ordering as I was in no rush and the cost with the currency conversion was getting up there.

Stumbled across some on Ali Express $11 for 4 with clips. Knowing they are not genuine but worth a punt I ordered some. Today they arrived and I compared them to some genuine needles I have in another set of CVKs. The tapers are as near as I can measure identical, the only difference is in the length of the needle past the highest clip ring. The distances from the rings to the needle point are the same. So I will run them and report back . This will take some time.
Link to seller: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.25.14e71802u6gXuq