Topic: 550 float setting

[huey]

Now that I finally got the carbs all cleaned up but lacking the proper float setting gage ( nearest dealer 60 miles ) can anyone suggest an alternative method ?

[Bob Wessner]

Hope this helps..

[bryanj]

Vernier caliper or cut one out of thick cardboard

[Bob Wessner]

Ah, alternative tool not height. Had a dense moment. I found a small steel rule (six inches) at the hardware store that had a sliding "T" on it and measured inches and millimeters. I think it was $2-$3. The "T" only extended far enough to do one float side at a time, but just checked the other each time and they should be the same unless something is bent.

[Lumbee]

...good ole 99 cent ruler form walley world does it for me...just measure from where the bowl seals to the carb body to the top of the float...

[jph550]

Is it possible to check float height while the carbs are still on the bike? How hard is this compared to pulling the carbs off and reconnecting all the calbes and such?

[Lumbee]

...i'm not a big fan of doing in carb work w/the carbs on the bike.  some talk about changing jets and what not with the carbs sitll on, but i always remove the carbs.  but to answer your question, i think it would be possible as you can drop the bowls with the carbs on the bike.  you just need to hold the float up so it just touches the float pin to measure...