Keyster Carb Kits

[DeegzARG]

What are your thoughts on Keyster carb kits? When rebuilding carbs is it a good idea to go with a carb kit or just replace o rings?

Any other kits available for a ‘78 GS1000 that doesn’t break the bank but comes with quality components? Has cycleorings.com changed websites?
 

thanks

 

carlos

[Toecutter]

I have used keyster sets many times with fine results. Change all o-rings and the float needle and seat and all should be good. NRP carbs are very good for harder to get bits. Don't bother to phone through any orders though, much quicker to order from their website. With keyster carb kits be sure to double check your pilots and main/emulsion tube jet sizes as not always a direct replacement for your particular carb set.

[DeegzARG]

Thanks. Ordered the Keyster set. Hopefully everything is good when it arrives. I’ll keep you folks posted. 

[Jeb]

Hi, used a keyster rebuild kit on my t pot, started on the button and ran really well 

[Dorkburger]

Cycle o rings .com is no more.

 

I think Nessim over at GS Resourses is carrying it on, but not necessary advertising. 

 

[Rijko]

34 minutes ago, Dorkburger said:

Cycle o rings .com is no more.

 

I think Nessim over at GS Resourses is carrying it on, but not necessary advertising. 

 

yep took over from Robert Barr

Edited August 3, 2023 by Rijko

[DeegzARG]

The Keyster kit looks like it’s good quality. The only down side is it did not come with an emulsion tube and idle screws were incorrect. I attached a photo. 
 

should the float needle valve have an o ring? It came in the kit but I’m not sure if it’s for that component. Last photo is the original. 

[Rijko]

that o-ring is for the choke assembly if i'm correct.

Also, i believe the Keyster kit does not contain the tiny pilot screw o-ring and drain o-ring.
And if you upgraded the fuel tee and fuel vent tubes, it does not have the o-rings for those.

I used to buy my o-ring sets from Cycle Orings Robert Barr and will order the next kits from Ed Ness who took over.
Those kits contain all these o-rings.

Edited August 5, 2023 by Rijko

[Rijko]

If anyone is interested in Ed Ness his o-ring kits, check this thread :

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/consumer-information/gs-parts-and-services/1703182-mikuni-bs-cv-and-vm-o-ring-kits#post1703182
 

Edited August 5, 2023 by Rijko