1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

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1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

01 Aug 2010 18:41
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HI
NEED TO SET FLOATS ON A STOCK KZ650 CARBS
FOR A FRIENDS BIKE.
ANYONE TELL ME THE SETTING.
THANKS RONNIE

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Re: 1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

01 Aug 2010 19:07
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ronnie chabot wrote:
HI
NEED TO SET FLOATS ON A STOCK KZ650 CARBS
FOR A FRIENDS BIKE.
ANYONE TELL ME THE SETTING.
THANKS RONNIE

Typical float setting is tang position that maintains fuel level at 2~4mm below carb body.

Clear tube test is best method to assure fuel level.

Example shown below is Mikuni 29mm smoothbore carb.

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Re: 1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

02 Aug 2010 06:33
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Same as he said about the clear tube method but with a different pic...



This is on ebay for about $11 including shipping. Works excellant!

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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Re: 1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

02 Aug 2010 06:46
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Here's an amended image extending line to float needle. B)

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Re: 1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

02 Aug 2010 06:50
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And the "tang."

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Re: 1980 KZ650 CARB.FLOAT SETTING

06 Aug 2010 16:35
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hi
got the floats set
thanks for all the help
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