MIKUNI needle valve kit for VM26 and BN34/38/44 carburettor - choice of size

MIKUNI offers this float needle and seat kit. In the carburettor bowl, a float rises with the fuel level and pushes the needle against its seat to cut off the supply.

Why replace the needle and seat?

The benefits:

• Put an end to overflowing and fuel leaking from the overflow pipe.
• A stable bowl level: the carburation stays consistent from idle to full throttle.
• New needle and seat together: they are made to seal perfectly against each other.

Why choose MIKUNI?

Mikuni, founded in Japan in 1923, is known for supplying carburettors to many major Japanese manufacturers; its TMX38 is original equipment on Yamaha YZ125s and KTM 150 and 250 two-strokes: Mikuni jets, needles and slides are the original parts for these carburettors.

When should you replace this part?

Fuel running out of the overflow, an engine flooded at start-up or a groove worn on the needle tip: it no longer closes, replace the kit.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: VM26/26-1.2 / VM26/26-1.5 / VM26/26-1.8 / VM26/26-2.0 / VM26/26-2.3 / VM26/26-2.5 / VM26/26-2.8

Cross-Mania tip: Always replace the needle and its seat together, fit a new seat washer and check the float height before refitting the bowl.

Compatibility

Universal part: check the dimensions given before ordering.

Which size? The number is the seat orifice diameter in millimetres: the bigger it is, the faster fuel fills the float bowl. Take the original size, stamped on the seat, unless your tuner advises otherwise.