Carburetor service, Dog bone bearings, Mikuni NLA needle

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Carburetor service, Dog bone bearings, Mikuni NLA needle

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I had 2 carbs cleaned and rebuilt by Gregor. I highly recommend him. He also has some of those hard to find parts for the '86 to '88 200's.

https://www.off-roadinnovation.com/?page=home

EDITED by Jason: No need for three posts about the same guy, please. I delete the other two.

He also stated he has:

Dog bone spherical bearings

Mikuni NLA needle
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Re: Carburetor service, Dog bone bearings, Mikuni NLA needle

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How much are the bearings and needle? Is it the stock 1987 needle?
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Bearings are 59.99 for a pair.

Needle 24.99
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Mikuni ... m570.l1313
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Dang. $60 is cheap compared to NOS from eBay scalpers.

Pretty surprising on that needle!

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Re: Carburetor service, Dog bone bearings, Mikuni NLA needle

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The chain slides that he has for the Tecate also fit the KDX.
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