BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: Dibble on 16 Oct, 2023, 09:33

Title: New carbs advice please.
Post by: Dibble on 16 Oct, 2023, 09:33
Hi all,I  find myself in a dilemma regarding changing from the oiginal monobloc carbs fitted to the 67 hornet to new premier concentrics. Not been able to obtain amatching pair of 389/689 originality is out. Cost of new monoblocs is high compaired to premiers. My question then is what would you good people do?
Am i right in thinking that jetting is  different than original  and the cables may be different? Any thoughts you have are most welcome.
Dave.
Title: Re: New carbs advice please.
Post by: DAVE BRADY on 16 Oct, 2023, 09:39
Hi Dave,

Try Surrey Cycles. Very helpful and will jet the carbs for your bike.  The cables will vary a bit as the fitment on the slide is different.

Dave.
Title: Re: New carbs advice please.
Post by: Allan G on 17 Oct, 2023, 11:09
The jetting change shouldn't vary by much, but the main jet on a concentric is around 20% smaller than its monoblock equivalent.

If you have a set of monoblocks already consider having them refurbished.
Title: Re: New carbs advice please.
Post by: Dibble on 18 Oct, 2023, 13:18
Thanks gents, the monoblocs are shot! The 689 has gone completely porous and beyond repair. I cannot even find a decent used one! The joys of restoring!
Dave
Title: Re: New carbs advice please.
Post by: EDDIE SIMPSON on 18 Oct, 2023, 13:50
you can still use a 2 x 389 monobloc carbs. monoblocs are a better carb i think.
Title: Re: New carbs advice please.
Post by: Dibble on 19 Oct, 2023, 08:49
Thanks Eddie that looks like the way! To hell with the expense!