Carb Needle Jet

[kevscj7]

So I either lost one of the washers that go under the needle jet or it was never there.  Either way, I can't seem to find a replacement and it doesn't appear to be shown on the carb schematic.  Any help?

THANKS

[knoizy]

Have you checked what comes with the carb rebuild kit? It's been a while since I did mine but worth a check.

[Blaine]

Just get a #3 flat washer from Hardware/hobby store.

[treasurestate]

Hello all, 

I am looking at carb rebuild kits for the 454.  Given that most carb kits are generic parts making up the kit, can anyone tell me about the needles - are they specific to the 454?  Are the 454 needles and the 500 needles interchangeable?  I ask because there is a BIG difference in price between the two kits.  

Also, anyone know why one needle would show more wear than the other?  Bike is new to me with 2866 miles on it.  The left carb needle on left side of photo, right carb needle on right.

Sorry, cannot figure out how to insert a photo link to Google drive is here



Edit: think that I may have answered my own question. 
454 LTD exploded diagram: www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemparts/a/kaw/50a63838f870022c14fc4787/carburetor-parts 
500 Vulcan exploded diagram: www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemparts/a/kaw/500b21fdf8700223e4789e4e/carburetor-parts 

It appears that they are the same


Any ideas on the differences in the needle wear patterns?  (Thank you in advance)

[eaglerider]

Needles and carbs interchangable. Later model Ninja 500 carbs (I used 2002) have higher CFM. No idea on wear pattern.