1997 M600 carb rebuild kit - where to buy

m600jim · 02-11-2022, 09:19 PM

Where's a good place to get a carb rebuild kit from? I've seen some on eBay for about £10 which seems too cheap to be any good - has anyone tried these, are they OK? Can't find any others in the UK on google but have not tried phoning round any dealers yet.

Ta

Jim

jamminbmx · 07-11-2022, 07:53 AM

I had one bad experience with a cheap EBAY set in a XR650L. Jets were even softer than normal and rounded so easily.

Since then I have normally got OEM parts from suppliers but this is seriously expensive...I have not found a good place to get Mikuni or Keihin parts at a reasonable price...they must exist!

Luddite · 07-11-2022, 09:40 AM

I seem to remember utopia among others recommending Allens Performance https://www.allensperformance.co.uk/

Dukedesmo · 07-11-2022, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Luddite

I seem to remember utopia among others recommending Allens Performance https://www.allensperformance.co.uk/

I'll second that, though I've only bought Keihin parts from them they had stock at reasonable prices plus, as a bonus they're only a 20 minute ride away from me.

jamminbmx · 07-11-2022, 11:48 AM

That's a good site. Same kind of prices I pay at CMSNL for the parts. OEM carb bits are expensive!

Zimbo · 07-11-2022, 04:40 PM

I've had several dealings with Allens in the past, all positive.

900Rebuilder · 08-11-2022, 08:31 AM

Never used Allens but word of mouth feedback has always been good although not such great reviews online so probably best to call in where possible.

I was going to rebuild some carbs for my 900 build but after pricing up some good used ones, any spares and a Dynojet kit it makes more sense to buy some flatslides which is what I'm currently saving for. I'm looking at some Mikuni's from Frank MX in The Netherlands

the lodger · 08-11-2022, 08:56 AM

I have used Motocarb.com in the past for genuine Mikuni parts - at least for older carbs .I don't know if he stocks parts for newer carbs. The owner, Steve, is very helpful and knowledgeable, and you can go to his house in Crosby to pick stuff up.

BTW I bought a £10 rebuild kit for a Keihin carb off ebay. None of it was useable; a total waste of money

jamminbmx · 08-11-2022, 09:43 AM

That Frank MX site looks great! 90EUR for one Monster 600 carb rebuild with genuine mikuni parts. That is way cheaper than parts from Ducati etc.

Dukedesmo · 08-11-2022, 11:32 AM

Also second Frank MX.

I bought a TPS for my Keihin carbs from him and when I asked him for some advice regarding fitting etc. he not only was very helpful but also sent me a mounting bracket FOC.

jerry · 08-11-2022, 01:33 PM

The best carb rebuild kits i have used come from a british guy in Thailand he makes them himself long wait but worth the quality will look up his website

jerry · 10-11-2022, 05:08 PM

https://litetek.co/Carb_Kit_Ducati.html

awesome quality

900Rebuilder · 14-11-2022, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry

https://litetek.co/Carb_Kit_Ducati.html

awesome quality

I think that they also allow you to remove the pivots and replace the seals / washers etc so are very good.

tridentperu · 10-11-2022, 11:17 PM

I used Allens when I had all sorts of carb troubles with my M600 - excellent service and reasonable prices. Not cheap, but reasonable.
Jim

02-11-2022, 09:19 PM	#1
m600jim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Bristol Bike: M600 Posts: 28	1997 M600 carb rebuild kit - where to buy Where's a good place to get a carb rebuild kit from? I've seen some on eBay for about £10 which seems too cheap to be any good - has anyone tried these, are they OK? Can't find any others in the UK on google but have not tried phoning round any dealers yet. Ta Jim

08-11-2022, 08:31 AM	#7
900Rebuilder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Beeston Bike: M900 Posts: 326	Never used Allens but word of mouth feedback has always been good although not such great reviews online so probably best to call in where possible. I was going to rebuild some carbs for my 900 build but after pricing up some good used ones, any spares and a Dynojet kit it makes more sense to buy some flatslides which is what I'm currently saving for. I'm looking at some Mikuni's from Frank MX in The Netherlands __________________ Ducati Monster 900 - Yamaha tdr125 & dt200wr - Ford GPW

08-11-2022, 08:56 AM	#8
the lodger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chorley Bike: M900 Posts: 160	I have used Motocarb.com in the past for genuine Mikuni parts - at least for older carbs .I don't know if he stocks parts for newer carbs. The owner, Steve, is very helpful and knowledgeable, and you can go to his house in Crosby to pick stuff up. BTW I bought a £10 rebuild kit for a Keihin carb off ebay. None of it was useable; a total waste of money __________________ Contents may settle !

08-11-2022, 11:32 AM	#10
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,894	Also second Frank MX. I bought a TPS for my Keihin carbs from him and when I asked him for some advice regarding fitting etc. he not only was very helpful but also sent me a mounting bracket FOC. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

08-11-2022, 01:33 PM	#11
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,897	The best carb rebuild kits i have used come from a british guy in Thailand he makes them himself long wait but worth the quality will look up his website __________________ MONSTERMAN

07-11-2022, 07:53 AM	#2
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	I had one bad experience with a cheap EBAY set in a XR650L. Jets were even softer than normal and rounded so easily. Since then I have normally got OEM parts from suppliers but this is seriously expensive...I have not found a good place to get Mikuni or Keihin parts at a reasonable price...they must exist!

07-11-2022, 09:40 AM	#3
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	I seem to remember utopia among others recommending Allens Performance https://www.allensperformance.co.uk/

07-11-2022, 11:48 AM	#5
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	That's a good site. Same kind of prices I pay at CMSNL for the parts. OEM carb bits are expensive!

07-11-2022, 04:40 PM	#6
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,085	I've had several dealings with Allens in the past, all positive.

08-11-2022, 09:43 AM	#9
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	That Frank MX site looks great! 90EUR for one Monster 600 carb rebuild with genuine mikuni parts. That is way cheaper than parts from Ducati etc.

10-11-2022, 05:08 PM	#12
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,897	https://litetek.co/Carb_Kit_Ducati.html awesome quality __________________ MONSTERMAN

10-11-2022, 11:17 PM	#14
tridentperu Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Gloucester Bike: M600 Posts: 36	I used Allens when I had all sorts of carb troubles with my M600 - excellent service and reasonable prices. Not cheap, but reasonable. Jim