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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 03:07 PM
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Default Mikuni TM40-6 rebuild for a newbie

Just got a project 1988 883xlh. And hasn’t been started in 2 years. And when it did start it was running bad then so.
Is it worth rebuilding this carb.
can I do it on my own.
Any how to videos? Couldn’t find any for the 40. Only 42.
source for rebuild kit?


thanks in advance.







 
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This might help. It appears to be your carb. Good luck.
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This might help. It appears to be your carb. Good luck.
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awesome thanks. Doesn’t look to hard. Just has to be cleaned up.
 
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Rebuild-Kit link that works
 
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Originally Posted by Nailz
Rebuild-Kit link that works
thanks. Gonna call a round this morning and see if anyone has a kit local if not I’ll order it this afternoon.
gonna pick up a battery And some cleaner later today or tomorrow.
have a car event today at Shelby America.
thanks for the help and info
 
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Originally Posted by Nailz
Rebuild-Kit link that works
wound up ordering the kit should have it in a few days.
going to a local garage that has a DIY section with support so we’ll see how that goes.
has great reviews and seems like an awesome concept.

Also still trying to find out about this marking. Anyone?



 
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Where on the bike is it located?
 
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