Keihin FCR carb service

#1 Rob Aldakimov

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Posted 18 October 2011 - 07:38 PM

Can anyone suggest a place to send a FCR carb for a cleaning/service? I have a low hour 02 YZ426 that sat since the 05 Moonshine Enduro. Needless to say the carb needs some work!
Thanks, Rob

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Posted 18 October 2011 - 07:59 PM

Rob,

I wouldn't send it anywhere. Those carbs are really easy to work on. A rebuild kit will get you every possible rubber seal that may be dry rotted and it takes 2 seconds to go thru all the jets. Sudco is usually the place to get carb parts.

Mark

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Posted 18 October 2011 - 08:08 PM

I sent one out to Dave Hopkins in Washington (DJH on KTMtalk...a guru on KTM 4 stroke motors and very respected on that site). About $100 and he goes over everything. Also had him do a couple top end/valve jobs. VERY thorough and honest...doesn't go for the up sell.

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Posted 18 October 2011 - 09:53 PM

I always send my carbs to Tokyo mods, i even have a brand new (2008) rmz that i never rode once, first thing i did was send the carb to Tokyo mods. The bike felt like it had Fuel Injection in throttle response .there was a coupon too in the Scrub Pine packet, if u dont have one, let me know. Trust me, those factory bikes have more then motorwork done to them (when they werent FI)

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Posted 19 October 2011 - 07:33 AM

+1 for Tokyo Mods. Everyone says good things about them.

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Posted 19 October 2011 - 10:23 AM

Rob Aldakimov, on 18 October 2011 - 07:38 PM, said:

Can anyone suggest a place to send a FCR carb for a cleaning/service? I have a low hour 02 YZ426 that sat since the 05 Moonshine Enduro. Needless to say the carb needs some work!
Thanks, Rob

Tokyo mods or Zip Ty Racing.

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Posted 19 October 2011 - 04:19 PM

TOKYO MODS really do put a cool touch to the bike as like Mike mentioned it makes smooth and controled throttle response.. Hard to believe it could feel like it but it is like a fuel injected bike when done...

#8 Rob Aldakimov

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Posted 19 October 2011 - 07:32 PM

Thanks for the replies! Id do the carb myself but since it has been sitting for the last 6 years the carb gummed up and that chrystalized stuff formed inside of the bowl. I couldnt get the pilot out so Id rather not mess with it and possibly damage the carb. Im planning on selling it when its back together.
Mike Sigety, I wasnt at Scrub Pine, could you spare a coupon? I tried sending a PM but it wouldnt let me.

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Posted 19 October 2011 - 11:07 PM

Hey Rob, if it would work, you can have my coupon for Tokyo Mods. As much as I appreciate it, I'm not going to use it and would like to see someone enjoy it. Lemmie know I can drop it off with Lissa before the weekend.

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Posted 20 October 2011 - 06:06 AM

Thanks Scott, that would be great!

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Posted 20 October 2011 - 04:05 PM

Anyone,
Does the DRZ 400 E have an FCR carb too? If so,I just started having carb problems and would also like to use Tokyo Mods.
If someone would care to trade something for their bicycle for a coupon,I would be interested. How much is the coupon worth?
Probably best to call me at 732 946 9080 The Bicycle Hub.
Thanks,Wally Tunison

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Posted 20 October 2011 - 04:05 PM

Haha, Rob sell a bike! That will be the day! I want pictures when it goes down!

#13 Rob Aldakimov

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Posted 20 October 2011 - 07:00 PM

Thanks Scott! Wally, the DRZ400E and K models have the FCR carb. The 07 DRZ400E didnt get it and got the Mikuni BSR CV carb. The 07 was basically a stripped down S model.
Lissa wont let me keep it, she cant stand it so it has to go. (i will ride it a few times though just to make sure i dont like it)

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Posted 21 October 2011 - 03:09 PM

I have decided to go ahead and send my carb from my DRZ400E to Tokoyo mods. If someone wants to part with their coupon as I suggested above,please call me and we can chat. Thanks,Wally Tunison 732 946 9080

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Posted 29 January 2012 - 07:53 PM

if anyone is interested i have a pdf from keihin that goes over some of the finer points of tuning the fcr's. i found it rather helpful setting up my jetting. i'm not sure how to upload it here though and not sure where i can host it. i'll try to find the original link and post a link to it but if anyone has any suggestions how to upload it i'm all ears.

oh... 426 you say? nice bike

that's what i've been riding/racing this past year and a half and love it actually. i'm looking for a 2 stroke but plan on keeping the 426. i'll likely never sell this bike it's just way too much fun. a bit heavy but nowhere nearly so as my old yellow trail bikes

btw yes i do realize this is 3 months old lol... and if anyone is interested try this link... http://dl.dropbox.co...706/www.ae86.hu

just change it to .pdf and it should work with reader. at least it does on my mac

This post has been edited by mike poorman: 29 January 2012 - 08:34 PM