Mystery Carb Needles??

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by doogalman, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. While rummaging thru my box of carb parts for the Monster 900. I have these two needles that have a top hat instead of adjustment rings.
    The only markings on them are 8AO.

    Anyone know what they would have been for. As certainly not the normal bdst38 fitment.
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  2. Could they be for Lectron carbs? They look similar

    I have a huge stash of new spare parts and needles for S&W Ei carbs. They were known for their bright blue painted finish. The needles have the same top hat. The carbs have no main jet, fuelling is adjusted fitting different sized needles. S&W were known for their suspension, but they were owned by Red Edmonston who owned Edmonston Industries (Ei) and S&W. Red is the inventor of the Lectron carburetor which is very similar to the Ei.
     
    #2 Borgo Panigale, Sep 19, 2020
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2020
  3. Look very much like the needles in my '70s Goldwing.
     
  4. Never owned any so goodness knows!
     
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