As a the curator of the "Progress is Fine" living Museum of Dead Carburetors, I'm pretty sure what this carb was mounted on originally, but can anyone guess what bike this 26mm Mikuni is from?
And the answer is Kawasaki F7 175. Rotary disc engine so there is no provision for an aircleaner tube connection, resulting in a very short carb!. (VectorWarbirds got it right, see comments)
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My guess Kawasaki 175. Now I have to take a nap.
How about Bridgestone
I've never owned a Bridgestone so it would be unlikely, though the 350 did use a pair of 26 mm Mikunis (of slightly different configuration). But a rotary disc engine carb it is and VectorWarbirds gets it right! 175 JKawasaki F-7. While looking up the various Bridgestone engine specs, some sources claim the 175 twin used Amal carbs! 19mm... but Amals on a Japanese bike? Ebay shows a set of Mikuni VM17s reportedly from a 175. (seems more likely)
That very short venturi told me it came off a rotary valve engine so it would fit under the side case plus working at Kawasaki rang a bell. Double cable top and usual wide lug top also.
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