86 FJ1200 fueling issues

[Ognog]

So I have decided towards keeping the FJ I just purchased and learning and improving it while it improves my knowledge. In the process I have read up quite a bit and plan on doing some brake,wheel, fork, and the RPM oil cooler upgrade. Now before I do this I'm having some fueling issues which keep the bike from having a smooth and predictable rpm response from throttle input now I don't know if I'm being prissy from only knowing fuel injection but id feel better rebuilding the carbs and getting to know my "Fay" a little more. I plan on purchasing the RPM 120 piece carb rebuilt kit, what else should I purchase/plan on having before I first time this endeavor?

[balky1]

I would suggest that you first strip down the carbs and check what parts you need. I don't think you need all 120 pieces, but that's only my humble opinion. I would definitely change all O rings in the carbs and all the fuel/vacuum lines. The rest only if needed.

And yes, those rubber clamps that hold your carbs are probably bad if they were never changed. Check the air filter, too.

Ivan

[FJmonkey]

Most of 120 parts are SST fasteners to replace the soft JIS fasteners that tend to strip when removed with a Philips drive. I would inspect the float needles and seats. The O-rings for the seats are likely shot. Having a spare bowl gasket is handy if one tears. Having an old narrow blade screwdriver ground down for jet removal is a plus, them jets are soft and strip out easy. Being down in a hole makes a stripped jet hard to remove. Take pictures of different parts and angles before removing parts. Nice to have as a reference.  Take your time so you can pay attention to detail. Go easy on wobbly-pop  (Beer). And if you get stuck, like many game shows, you make a phone call.