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08 Nov 2009 14:07 #332151
by Galactica
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Any one know how to make a cheep float level tool. I'm looking to set up a set of '77 kz650 carbs.
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08 Nov 2009 17:43 #332190
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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
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Ruler. :laugh: I've had to resort to this more than once.
Square, maybe rig something like a float tool with the two of em'
Good luck.
Square, maybe rig something like a float tool with the two of em'
Good luck.
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
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08 Nov 2009 20:22 - 08 Nov 2009 20:23 #332261
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A 12" length of clear plastic tubing with same o.d. as o.d. of the drain screw threads will "self-thread" into the drain screw hole and permit testing service float bowl fuel level.
There's also a fitting on ebay for less than $10 that's similar to the factory tool, basically a normal drain screw adapted with a nipple and clear hose.
Good Luck!
There's also a fitting on ebay for less than $10 that's similar to the factory tool, basically a normal drain screw adapted with a nipple and clear hose.
Good Luck!
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09 Nov 2009 19:07 #332501
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I just did mine this last weekend with the tool from the eBay seller. It's worth every penny. I'm sure you could get by jamming some clear tubing into the hole too, but the one that threads in is just really nice to have, especially for a fairly cheap price (when compared to the factory tool).
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11 Nov 2009 11:36 #332874
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78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned
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If its Dave from Bozeman Mt, he does nice work and is easy to deal with. I have a couple of his tools.
78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned
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03 Dec 2009 12:48 #337267
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1977 Z1000A1, 1982-1986 KZ1000P (built from two piles of parts), Moto Martin Z1200 (trying to get it registered), 1977 Z650B1
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savedrider wrote:
I am looking for this as well. Searched Ebay, but no luck. Could you give me his seller ID or point me to his auction? Thanks, Jeroen
I just did mine this last weekend with the tool from the eBay seller.
I am looking for this as well. Searched Ebay, but no luck. Could you give me his seller ID or point me to his auction? Thanks, Jeroen
1977 Z1000A1, 1982-1986 KZ1000P (built from two piles of parts), Moto Martin Z1200 (trying to get it registered), 1977 Z650B1
Utrecht, The Netherlands
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05 Dec 2009 19:58 - 05 Dec 2009 19:59 #337675
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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Here ya go guy...
KZ650 float tool
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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23 Jun 2010 23:46 #377884
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The e-bay float tool works good. I have also took the tip off of a Papermate ink pen, thread it into the bowl drain hole and attach a clear hose.
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24 Jun 2010 05:29 - 21 Feb 2013 01:45 #377895
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24 Jun 2010 06:25 - 24 Jun 2010 06:25 #377899
by Patton
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With the "correct" size o.d. clear tube (i.e., tube o.d. about same as drain hole i.d.), simply self-thread the tube into the drain hole, which works fine and doesn't leak.
Carry the float bowl along when shopping for clear tube.
Test fit before purchasing.
Or splurge by getting a couple of different o.d. size 1 foot lengths. :lol:
This of course refers to common soft flexible clear tubing, and not a rigid plastic pea-shooter type tube.
Good Fortune!
Carry the float bowl along when shopping for clear tube.
Test fit before purchasing.
Or splurge by getting a couple of different o.d. size 1 foot lengths. :lol:
This of course refers to common soft flexible clear tubing, and not a rigid plastic pea-shooter type tube.
Good Fortune!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Last edit: 24 Jun 2010 06:25 by Patton.
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