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BST34SS float issues

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DFWSpeedster

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I have these BST34SS carbs off of a gsx1100f katana I rebuilt with a DJ kit for use with pods.

I can't get the floats adjusted right. They either overflow or the carbs don't get any gas. Is there a way I can manually set them for use with my GS1100?
 
I have the 36's on my bike. I set them inverted as I recall at 14.6mm or thereabouts. The metal tang on the float I S tricky to adjust. Take out the plugs on the mixture screws if they're still in there
 
rwnielsen said:
I have the 36's on my bike. I set them inverted as I recall at 14.6mm or thereabouts. The metal tang on the float I S tricky to adjust. Take out the plugs on the mixture screws if they're still in there
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I'll give it another go in the morning, thanks a ton!
 
Why don't you use the clear hose method so you can actually see where the fuel level is at while they're on the bike?
 
You also need to measure the fuel level with a clear hose at the front of the float bowl area, not the rear because of the angle. I have the same carbs on my GS1000 and are not experiencing the problems you are, I am just fine tuning them and do require a DJ stage 3 kit.
 
You certainly need a accurate measuring device to determine the float height. For bending the tab I use a very small set of channel lock style pliers to hold the tab straight while slightly bending it. Be careful not to distort the area the floats are attached to. It is a multistage process of bending and checking until the measurement is dead on. With your troubles it seems to me you have really gotten things out of whack with a heavy handed approach of adjustment. Here are some float measuring devices, the first to set the height in the service manual and the other two to visually check the height on the bike depending on your carburetors: http://www.z1enterprises.com/ListItems.aspx?keywords=float+tool
 
azr said:
Why don't you use the clear hose method so you can actually see where the fuel level is at while they're on the bike?
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That's the only way I've had any success with floats.
 
adjusted the floats to 14.6mm.

I'll go out and try the clear hose method in the morning, I have it so that the bike is at least idling. When I twist the throttle it hesitates pretty badly. I have the a/f screws set at 2 1/2 turns out.
 
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