Appears to be a Shortage of Keihin FCR Carburettors

[koko64]

I have noticed that a number of vendors are out of stock. The price of used units has gone through the roof. I heard an unverified rumour that Keihin were considering ceasing carburettor production.
The used part vendor Mukiedo in Japan has raised its prices accordingly. They have four sets available. I note that Powerbarn and Motowheels are out of stock.

[koko64]

Possible options.
This one is for Elefants. You would have to check fitment. You won't need the filter and it appears to require pods on a Monster/SS. Don't know if it will fit with an airbox.

https://elefantadventurebikes.com/cagiva/e750ac/ddl-keihin-fcr-carburetor-upgrade-kit/  

From the Japanese used parts shop.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_ssn=mukeidou&store_cat=13994393016&store_name=MUKEIDOU

[ungeheuer]

Mikuni any good to you?  Worked wonders on my DR650...

https://procycle.us/product/58-carburetor-kit-mikuni-tm40-flatslide-pumper

[koko64]

I used the equivalent FCR dirt bike carbs on my M750 . The issue is making the manifold modifications to use side draft carbs on a downdraught intake system. I would use two TM38 carbs on manifold adaptors if I couldn't find FCR or Mikuni pumper carbs that could fit side by side.

https://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=76629.msg1434032#msg1434032

Pepe is going to run a big Mikuni HSR pumper with a 2 into 1 manifold he'll conjure up.

[koko64]

I spoke to the local importer and the retail price of an FCR41 kit is now up to $2500 AUD on special order.

[ducpainter]

I spoke to the local importer and the retail price of an FCR41 kit is now up to $2500 AUD on special order.

I have a set...11ty billion.

[koko64]

I have a set...11ty billion.

 

I remember when I could land a new set from CCW for under a grand

[ungeheuer]

 

I remember when I could land a new set from CCW for under a grand

Happy days.... when 1.00 AU$ bought 1.10 US$....  struggling to get 0.70 US$ for one Aussie Peso today 

[koko64]

Happy days.... when 1.00 AU$ bought 1.10 US$....  struggling to get 0.70 US$ for one Aussie Peso today 

Yeah, the Pacific Peso.
Shipping is very expensive from Japan and the US nowdays.

[ducpainter]

Shipping is expensive...everywhere.

[koko64]

Shipping is expensive...everywhere.

I've found the UK and parts of Europe not too bad.  Japan's shipping is currently the most expensive I've had to deal with.

[ducpainter]

Cost almost $95 US to ship a single box to Norway. Weight about 10 lbs.

[koko64]

A set of 41's with manifold rubbers and a throttle cost $149 USD to ship from Japan.
I just picked up some 39's and negotiated not buying the metal battery box, manifold rubbers, throttle, cables, pod filters, etc that came with them to knock $50 USD off the shipping and another $300 USD off the total price to just pay for the carbs.