We inspected the Linkert manifold from VTwin, and found that the carb flange was warped, preventing the carb base from seating properly onto the manifold.
The carb mounting flange had to be surface ground 0,8mm to obtain the necessary flatness.
We also found that both o-ring flanges on the manifold (the surface where the clamp sits) were approximately 1.5mm larger than the spigots on the cylinder heads and that they were out-of-round compared to the o-ring seats.
It was impossible to get an air-tight seal between the manifold and cyl head.
That problem was solved by mounting the manifold on the lathe (centered according to the o-ring seats) then turning the flanges down to match the spigots.
Based on our experience, this is definitely not a plug and play part
Joerg & Mat from http://www.Kickstartworks.com Germany
http://www.vtwinmfg.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 671_142672
V-Twin Linkert Intake Manifold Kit
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Re: V-Twin Linkert Intake Manifold Kit
No, say it isn't so ...Based on our experience, this is definitely not a plug and play part
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Re: V-Twin Linkert Intake Manifold Kit
Shit, always was. What bugs me is it wouldn't have taken much to get it right in the first place. Why by this manifold when there are a zillion oem out there to be had Aluminum or cast iron. Bob L
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Re: V-Twin Linkert Intake Manifold Kit
If this v-twin is crap why don´t use the one from colony if oem isn´t available. Or is this crap either?
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Re: V-Twin Linkert Intake Manifold Kit
Kickstart W----I know you probably already picked-up on this as you REBUILT your Linkert using Teds JUNK!---Its not a simple clean & change operation!--For You seen how thick the disc was (butterfly) in the kit,Then all the hardware is so Big!.The float is a throw away!.About the olny thing that was a good fit was the BOWL GASKET!.V-TWINGE rebuild kits Need Massaging & Patience to be CORRECT FITTING & give CORRECT PERFORMANCE.The olny thing besides Bowl gaskets that you can buy & install is one of COTTENS Floats.---Take a REAL GOOD look at the carbs. on Into the Wilderness Linkert carbs.YEA they have what you need /But if you know what to look for -There just cleaned-up Linkerts with V-TWINGE Hardware bolted-up to then.And there not worth THIER ASKING PRICE.Because you have to go over the whole carb. when you get it!.---You can save $$$$$$$$ by getting USED ones not touched & taking your time & rebuild them CORRECTLY!.--JMHO---Respectfully----Richie