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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:31 pm 
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They look very much like the first boots I used when I got VM34s long ago. I slotted the holes open and made little L shaped washer-like things that clamped the boot to the cylinder, and the L bent down so it hit the mounting surface and kept the washer level.

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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:29 am 
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Location: Wellington, Fl
The short side has to be slotted and bolted with a large flat washer. I used my heat insulators to aid in sealing the boot to the cylinder as most of the gasket surface was machined away to fit the port reeds. I used case sealant on both sides of the insulator. See attached pics.


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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:27 pm 

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Location: Miami, FL
I'm considering switching to VM38s and looking for advice-
Is the Mikuni 38 we need the VM 38-9?
I've been running the flat slide 34s for years, I use the stock pump lines on the 34s. Is the VM38 gonna accommodate the oil lines in the same manner?
And of course, what jetting to go with approximately. I have different needles to play with-
I've been happy with the 6F5 and 260 main on my 34s

I'm searching all forums on 38s and all help appreciated
Thnx
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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:21 pm 

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You probably gonna find some info below.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/kawasak ... 10068.html

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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:32 pm 
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Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Why do you want to switch to 38's?

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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:24 pm 

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From reading about it it seems like a good setup-I've had the flat slides for a while and it seems quite a few owners prefer the 38s-


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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:58 am 
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jbabl wrote:
From reading about it it seems like a good setup-I've had the flat slides for a while and it seems quite a few owners prefer the 38s-


My experience's changing out my TM 34's with VM 38's was a vast improvement. I posted my jetting on the jetting thread. Connected oil lines to one of the bowl vents, same as the 34s. Not sure about VM-38 9? Be sure to use 3.5 slides if using UFO's, I tried the smaller cut away and they were to rich on the low end.


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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:13 am 
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I do have adapters for 38's if you decide to go that way. :thumbup:

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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:11 am 

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The adapters you have are mikuni? And I think from what I've read the 38s needed are called VM38-9?
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 Post subject: Re: New VM38's
PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:36 pm 
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Angled intake boots are Harley Davidson compliance fittings. My Mikuni invoice says VM38-9. Tight fit between the frame rails and carb. Have to get creative. I had to trim my side covers. They definitely woke the bike up, although it is heavily ported.


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