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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 06:43
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kayodash, please post your bike information to the bottom of your signature page. It will make it easier for everyone to follow the post and answer questions.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 07:02
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Oh. Ok. so, is it ok to have the tips of the vent hoses wet with gas? They don't drip.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 07:04
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Yes and pics too. You have drain screws on the bottom of your bowls. That makes it easy for even the LAZIEST among us :lol: . Put a clear tube on the nipple at the bottom and open the screw with the tube along side of the carb. You will see just how high or low the level is.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 07:17 - 23 Aug 2015 07:19
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Checked fuel levels last week. 3&4 are good 1&2 are a little lean. And no I don't have a manual I added my signature and this picture of the now identified vent hose this is from sitting overnight.
It gets a little more wet than this after riding
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 07:27
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They need to all be even and below the top of the bowl. Can you remove the screw? If you can, clean up the taper of the screw and use the Q tip trick dipped in polishing compound, put it in a drill and clean up the seat. The O ring may have to be replaced. A light coating of grease can help it seal for a while. I use it on old carb gaskets and O rings.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 15:42
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I'll check that out and try cleaning. They are new seats and o rings though, but I'll take a look and try some grease and polishing compound. Is it harmful to the engine if the vent hoses are leaking just a little bit?
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 16:06
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The vent hoses should NOT be leaking at all.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 16:31
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No still don't have a manual, the local bike shop here doesn't have one, so it's either I go into the city. Or order it online. I would've gotten the PDF if Haynes had one available for purchase /download
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 18:44
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What year and model is it?
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 18:49
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 18:54
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Loud has all the info in his signature. He is kind enough to share it.
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Re: fuel level/float height?

23 Aug 2015 19:20
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thank you. very helpful. will read over some things tonight.
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