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FINALLY "Rubber" Bowl Gaskets available for XJ Hitachi Carbs

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Vancouver_Vince, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. Vancouver_Vince

    Vancouver_Vince Member

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    YAMAHA XJ 650/700/750 "RUBBER" CARB FLOAT BOWL GASKETS - ONLY US$32.00 for a set of 4

    - Should fit all XJ650 (except Turbo), XJ700 (non-X), and XJ750 with Hitachi carburetors.

    Stop using paper gaskets near gasoline!
    Do manufacturers put paper gasket at the Petcock-to-tank as seal --- NO!
    Do manufacturers put paper gasket at the float sender-to-tank as seal --- NO!

    - PAPER gaskets, when aged and deteriorated, can lose small bits of fiber that block passages.

    - These Precision Custom Die-Cut "rubber" gaskets are THE perfect alternative.

    - Shipping note: Price include FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the world. They will be shipped in a plain white envelope with letter rate to save you money; thus cannot be guaranteed on delivery. However, you may request "Registered Mail" by adding $8.50 for Canada, and $15.00 for all other locations.

    PAYPAL account: winwin1233@aol.com

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    Vancouver_Vince, Oct 30, 2012
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  2. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    might want to move this to the for-sale section dawg
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Oct 30, 2012
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    Hope Chacal see this.
     
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    I took a chance and threw dice on this. It took a good week for them to arrive, and arrive they did. They are exact fits, and the lines on the seals are clean cut. No problems with the what so ever. I haven't had the chance to put gas in the bowls, or run them for any period of time, but the seals are exactly as described. I'm happy.
     
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    Looks good, I'll be ordering a set in the near future.
     
    pickardracing, Nov 15, 2012
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    The carbs are back on the bike and the seals do their job. I'm happy and have no complaints.
     
    trailsnail, Nov 22, 2012
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    I am curious to see the long term affects of fuel on them, and the repeated removal for carb cleaning. I suspect they will soften and begin to swell and mis-shape, but it will be interesting to see how they perform.
     
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    Re: FINALLY "Rubber" Bowl Gaskets available for XJ Hitachi C

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    Vancouver_Vince, Aug 16, 2013
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    eBay feedback tells us nothing about long-term durability.

    That being said, whether or not they swell and exhibit the other issues mentioned above, as well as whether or not they're affected by long-term exposure to HEAT, will depend on the particular "rubber" they were made from.

    Until someone has had a chance to run them for an extended period of time, the "jury is out."
     
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    I had these gaskets custom-made more than 2 years ago when I started to resurrect my SECA.

    I have had one same set in my bike for these 2 years with countless on/off, heat/cold cycles.

    I was the Guinea pig! Now I am very confident selling the rest that I have as there was a minimum order when I had them made.

    Just sharing a good thing.
     
    Vancouver_Vince, Aug 16, 2013
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