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V9 versus V5 carb needle in VHB29 carbs on a V700

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tpeever:
I am replacing the SS1 carbs with VHB29's on my V700 restoration and have a question about needles. Guzziology calls for a V5 needle and I thought that is what I ordered when I bought replacement carb parts. However, it looks like I received V9's from my supplier (who may have considered them equivalent) and I currently have the V9's in my rebuilt carbs. Checking the specs on the Dell Orto website, I see that the only difference between the V5 and V9 needle is that the tapered portion is 1 mm longer for the V5. So my question is will the V9 needles work fine for this application or should I order a set of V5's? If folks think the V9's will work, should I raise them up a notch from the middle notch to third from top or keep them in the middle notch?

Antietam Classic Cycle:
In my experience, the V9s will work fine, no need to change the clip position even. 

tpeever:

--- Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 15, 2015, 08:00:31 PM ---In my experience, the V9s will work fine, no need to change the clip position even. 

--- End quote ---

Thanks Charlie!! Will run the V9s, middle notch!!

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