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V9 versus V5 carb needle in VHB29 carbs on a V700
« on: April 15, 2015, 07:35:12 PM »
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?
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Re: V9 versus V5 carb needle in VHB29 carbs on a V700
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2015, 08:00:31 PM »
In my experience, the V9s will work fine, no need to change the clip position even. 
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Re: V9 versus V5 carb needle in VHB29 carbs on a V700
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2015, 10:57:48 AM »
In my experience, the V9s will work fine, no need to change the clip position even. 

Thanks Charlie!! Will run the V9s, middle notch!!
2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800
1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
1978 Moto Guzzi T3
1978 Kawasaki KZ650
1976 BMW R75/6
1975 Honda XL250
1974 Norton Commando
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1967 Triumph TR6C
1961 Norton Dominator

 

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