{"product_id":"carburettor-air-intake-fits-linkert-m-series-bird-deflector","title":"Carburettor Air Intake - Fits Linkert M Series - Bird Deflector","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTOCK GOES LIVE JUNE 27th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkert \"Bird Deflectors\", copied, recast, copied again.......they bore me!  I dont like the fact you can see the screws, I don't like the fact they don't flow well......I just don't like em.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wasn't going to make a Bird deflector unless it was something that was better that what was out there.  Something that looked good AND worked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo here is the Award Cycle Linkert Bird Deflector available for purchase on June 27th 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is compatible with Linkert \"M\" series carburettors and allows you to get the classic bird deflector look without visible screws, and with an air needle to direct airflow into the carb rather than pull it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock-able in 45 degree steps for the full 360 degrees this bird deflector can match any look you are going for,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part consists of a single flange that mounts to the carburettor with the 4 factory screws (not supplied). it will accept both the standard flat drive screw, the oversized flat drive screw and will also even accept modern allen-head screws. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the deflector itself.  A snug fit over the flange, it has one M4x0.7mm set-screw\/grub-screw hidden underneath far from view that allows it to be located tightly onto the flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole part weights only 75g!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome gentle felting of the part may be required if you consider it too snug but this is only because I sell most of my parts in raw finish too keep your costs down, and also allow you to polish, anodize, antique, or paint as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend a dab of Loctite 243 or Loctite Blue thread locker on the set screw once you have chosen your position just to prevent vibration affecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Award Cycle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217199849772,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/0923\/7036\/files\/b8f23103-7017-4540-96c3-7d35f803ca5f-fotor-2026051611727.png?v=1778894273","url":"https:\/\/www.awardcycle.com\/products\/carburettor-air-intake-fits-linkert-m-series-bird-deflector","provider":"Award Cycle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}