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Offline b12_suzuki

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Smooth bore Carbs
« on: December 31, 2005, 03:01:01 AM »
I have a 2004 B12. I was wondering if anyone had replaced the stock carbs with a set of Mikuni Smooth bores or Flat Slide Carbs? How was the performance after the switch and did it cure the cold bloodiness of the bike.

Thanks for the input
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Offline 2005B12S

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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2005, 07:01:51 PM »
BHolland uses RS38's with extensive engine mods.

I plan to go with RS36's and .360 lift cams (stock displacement) in the near future.

Good HP can be made with the stock carbs, but I feel the RS flatslides will really wake up the motor.

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Offline Red01

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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2006, 07:05:39 AM »
I think they're fine if you plan on going for more mods (cams, head work, higher compresion and/or bigger bore). But for something as simple as curing cold-bloodedness and/or a slip-on or header, a jet kit will be fine.
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