Best VW carb for GL1200 SCC


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Best VW carb for GL1200 SCC

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I've been doing a fair amount of research on a single carb conversion for my GL 1200 but I'm still confused about the various VW clone carburetor models.
Can anyone tell me the specific model that would be best for a GL 1200 conversion.
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Scott


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Let me know if someone ever answers, I would like to know also. I would like to find someone who has done the carb and alternator swap. This way I can do a complete parts purchase for the mechanic.
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Will do! So far my research shows that the VW 34 PICT-3 is the carb of choice.
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Thank you, will try and google it. Did you do it yet?
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rushtk wrote: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:54 am Thank you, will try and google it. Did you do it yet?
Not yet but I will attempt the mod in the spring.
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Surprised John didn't beat me to it but here is a link about single carb conversions: https://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/al ... tion.1632/
2015 Goldwing, basic black

Previously: GL1200 standard, GL1200 Interstate, GL1500 Goldwing, GL1500 Valkyrie Standard, 2000 Valkyrie Interstate, many other Hondas
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Andy Cote wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:11 am Surprised John didn't beat me to it but here is a link about single carb conversions: https://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/al ... tion.1632/
I was napping :mrgreen:
that happens a lot these days as I get younger :roll:
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Thank you! I am trying to weigh the pro's and cons.


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