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Hi, just a little bit of advice needed, I have cleaned the carbs and all the jets but the slow running jet blanking plugs have rotted, how important are these plugs, I cant seem to be able to buy replacements so I was thinking of buying some rubber and cutting it to suit the hole and just push it in. my bike is a 1979 kz. it has been standing for just over twenty years, I have had her running, bit lumpy though lol. thanks for any info.
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Hi Trikeboiler,
I rebuilt my '79 CB750L carbs, which are the same as yours. The plugs were rotted out but I got replacements from a company called NRP. BUT......I'm in the UK and so is the company! In all honesty, so long as the rubber you use is fuel-resistant, you can make your own. Bear in mind that the float bowl holds the plugs in place so if you do make your own, make sure you leave enough rubber sticking out to press against the float bowls slightly when the screws are tightened.
I hope this helps.
Maz
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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Hi Maz, thanks for the reply, I too am in the uk, could you give me a phone number or contact details of the company NRP. I would rather have the proper rubber caps than my home made ones. Thanks again.
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Hi Maz, thanks for the reply, I too am in the uk, could you give me a phone number or contact details of the company NRP. I would rather have the proper rubber caps than my home made ones. Thanks again.
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Hi Trikeboiler,
NRP Carbs and Diaphragms
7 Park Street,
Off Cheetham Hill Road,
Manchester
ENGLAND
M3-1EU
TEL/FAX +44 [0] 161 832 8646
Hopefully they can sort you out. They're a decent bunch. Just in case you have no luck, I'll have a sort through my spare bits to see what I've got.
Cheers, Maz
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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Hi Maz, thanks for the address and phone number, called them today and new rubbers are on their way. for three quid each its not worth making them. Thanks Maz. All the best. Cheers
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Glad to be of service, mate.
All the best with the bike.
Maz
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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You guys are so polite...It makes me sick!  
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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The British have always been civilized and respectful. I wonder how that got bred out of the Americans in that colony to the west.  Glad to hear trikeboiler got his problem resolved.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Now steady on, old chap. manners cost nothing. 
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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I have to wonder too. After all, Canadians seem plenty respectful. We must just be damn dirty bastards!
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Hey Re-run. Here's a picture of me and the bike club on a day out..............
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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And they're all riding scooters.  Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Gone up in the world, now. Riding these......
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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