How Much $$$ Does A Carburator Job Cost?

Pegassus

Pegassus

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Anyone here have this done on their 600cc bikes? How much did it run you and how long does it take to get the job done? Give me the price and the time it takes for both; if it needs only cleaning, and if the jets have to be replaced. Thanks.
 
Make/model/year, please. The amount of aggravation and therefore time, that it takes to remove and replace the carburetors from the bike, varies widely.
 
Guessing a 2002 R6.
 
What do you mean by job? Jet kit, cleaning? Like Brian said it depends on the bike. Some are easy peasy some are a PIA.
 
OP hasn't responded, but it has been gathered from other threads from the same OP that it is a Kawasaki ZR7 (not ZX7) - basically a somewhat modernized air-cooled GPZ. It means the carbs are in the traditional location, horizontal behind the engine, trapped between the engine and the airbox. Most of those are a proper nuisance to remove and replace.
 
Brian P said:
OP hasn't responded, but it has been gathered from other threads from the same OP that it is a Kawasaki ZR7 (not ZX7) - basically a somewhat modernized air-cooled GPZ. It means the carbs are in the traditional location, horizontal behind the engine, trapped between the engine and the airbox. Most of those are a proper nuisance to remove and replace.
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Thanks Brian thats right, a zR7 and yes the carbs are in that position but why would it be a pain in the ***, the carbs look easily accessible.
 
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Thanks Brian thats right, a zR7 and yes the carbs are in that position but why would it be a pain in the ***, the carbs look easily accessible.
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Have you tried to take them off?

have you tried to call up shops to get quotes?!
 
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Thanks Brian thats right, a zR7 and yes the carbs are in that position but why would it be a pain in the ***, the carbs look easily accessible.
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Usual headache: They're sandwiched between the engine and the airbox, and the airbox is right up against the frame. You can't move the engine forward, and you can't move the airbox backward because it's against the frame. You can't move the carbs up (much) because of the frame and you can't move them down enough to get them out because of the engine. You have to squeeze all four carbs out and in from the side of the bike relying on the flex in all of the rubber boots and you have to do all four at once AND get all four boots on both sides to all line up at the same time. On nice new flexible boots it is a pain. Add in 20 years of age and exposure to fuel, hardening up the rubber, and good luck.
 
Not to mention the choke and throttle cables of which at least one is often inaccessible until the carbs are at least halfway out.

BTDT this past winter.

Pulling your own carbs will save you much $ but, be prepared to spend a lot of time, curse a lot and scrape some knuckles. New boots and rings might be in order as well. The best part is no special tools should be required.
 
SLaP said:
Take a look here at what is involved. Perhaps you may wish to tackle it yourself.

ZR-7 Jet Kit Installation Guide (can use as a guide to remove and clean the carbs)
http://www.zr-7.com/ZR7JetKit.htm

ZR-7.com Maintenance Tips Page (Includes Carburetor Synchronization )
Detailed "How-To" guides:
http://www.zr-7.com/maintenance.htm
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No I didn't have time for this, paid the $280 at a shop and now the bike idles beautifully like a kitten at redlights.... worth every penny!
 
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No I didn't have time for this, paid the $280 at a shop and now the bike idles beautifully like a kitten at redlights.... worth every penny!
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That's a good rate, glad to hear that took care of the problem.
 
I'm sure you can have it done with a car jack and some axel grease
 
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