You know what pisses me off = why doesn't Bing just install the old style arms on the new carbs if they know they're going on an older model??????

You will not need the return spring if you successfully assemble the the original /5 choke cables on your new carburetors. BTW, you did yourself a favor getting those carbs. Anyway, as I described earlier, the /5 type choke cables are push/pull cables. you don't really need the springs. Keep those return springs, they cost about $2.50 each to buy them from a supplier. Once you get this all worked out, you will have good parts to pass along to the next guy.

Okay thanks - I'm going in now - will use old cables for now & replace later ....more to come.

I just got back from a ride and my God these new carbs make a huge difference! I can actually focus on enjoying how well my SWB R/75 handles, etc. instead of constantly trying to keep it from stalling. If anyone out there is on the fence with this same issues I had with the original 3's & 4's -- the newer 357 & 358's are a huge improvement. I think they actually look better too- they're brushed finish instead of polished and blend in perfect with the other components.

This is the part where you post a photo, my friend

Walk me thru the process of posting a photo and I'll be glad to - I'm a very low technology dude.

Pictures attached

I had my wife help me load photo's but I can't open them....can you?

They look good! Nice looking bike. Glad the new carbs are working for you!

I've probably had 10 Bmw's mostly GS's and my last was a R1200RT - BUT I've never had one that I loved more than my new R75/5.

Sorry I got off track on the tire post - I'm new to this board and- I'm on zero social media (I'm actually a successful business man and try and stay under the radar) - I believe in efficiency and was trying to consolidate my questions/comments. To make me look like an idiot was not considerate or appreciated - you should have personally messaged me and told me the rules = I'm out of here. Thanks to all of you for your support on my carb project - stay safe.

Your questions are appreciated. Copy and paste your questions into THIS thread and they'll be answered.

Thanks, I appreciate that -- I should have counted to a thousand before I sent that last post.

Strike up the band! As of 6pm PDT I have fully functioning chokes. Only took this slow learner 3 weeks. Thanks for your help you were right about everything except my carbs were evidently pre Jan 1971 so I had those nylon inner cables - so I had to get the newer hard wire cables and some new adjuster arms with clamps to attach to carbs. Anyway - good to go now. Tomorrow I ride! (oh yeah it's mother's day so maybe not:)

Your suggestions paid-off - William got me all the right parts and was a great help - he's a very nice man & obviously extremely knowledgeable - his video saved my %$#.

Thanks - just got back from a short ride and my bike fires up in one sec with the new carbs and chokes working properly.