Need some Carb advice on a project bike.

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Old 07-13-2009, 09:43 PM
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Hey Guys,
You all here have always come thru for this shady mechanic. Recently I purchased a n 04 ktm 250 exc 4strke. Well the carb, I think is shot. It is a frcr 37mm. Does anyone know where I can look to find replacement parts or a cheap used one?

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Old 07-13-2009, 10:39 PM
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What about just getting a rebuild kit? Any dealer whould be able to order that.

Have you searched e-bay? It's a good place to start.
 
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What makes you think the carbs shot?
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 01:02 AM
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Here's a good source for all things FCR.
http://www.tokyomods.com/carburetion/carburetion.html
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 02:03 AM
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well it looks he let the bike sit outside too long or something.
The venturi is pitted, and was scaled yesterday after tearing apart.
Right now it is a toss up between finding a used parts carb or buying
rebuild kit. Also, I am wondering if any of it got into the cylinder.
If so, that is a whole new ball game for me. i'll try to attach a pic later
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 11:04 AM
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Wow that's rough looking!

My new title is "Captain Obvious"
 
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mmm Maybe a secondhand one might be a better idea given that one looks so scungy.
 
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thanks for the posts...
 
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