float height question

[greg78gs750]

hi guys,

when measuring float height with the "carbs off upside down method", the floats seem to "preload" the needle valve spring, this is the height i measure, correct? thanks!!

greg

[Steve]

The floats should be touching the springs, but the springs should be stiff enough to not sag a measureable amount. If the springs do get compressed, tilt the carbs up at an angle so the weight of the float does not compress the spring and measure again.

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[bwringer]

...and replace those crappy aftermarket needles with OEM parts ASAP.

[Nessism]

My OE needles sag a little on my VM carb 550. Tips look go so they stayed in. No problems so far...

[chuckycheese]

MIne, as well!

hi guys,

when measuring float height with the "carbs off upside down method", the floats seem to "preload" the needle valve spring, this is the height i measure, correct? thanks!!

greg

I posted about 10 days ago regarding the exact same thing. I've never noticed it with OEM needle valves but it was very apparent with the after-market ones that came on my GS1100.

Brian instructed me to order OEM needle valves....and I did!:-D (I wish the damn things weren't so expensive!!)

[greg78gs750]

well, i doubt they are aftermarket, i didnt put them in and i really doubt the po did. but where did you get the oem ones? not at bike bandit....and how expensive we talkin here? i mean, cheaper than a new motorcycle (i suppose) but....

[chuckycheese]

needle valves

well, i doubt they are aftermarket, i didnt put them in and i really doubt the po did. but where did you get the oem ones? not at bike bandit....and how expensive we talkin here? i mean, cheaper than a new motorcycle (i suppose) but....

I just took a quick look but I think the OEM number is 13370-18111. If you shop around, you can find 4 of them for about $100. It's about the most expensive carb part you'll likely ever buy but it is important and will likely not wear out if you care for the carbs properly.

I don't know why they don't show up on Bike Bandit but their schematics are terrible and you can find better prices.