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Offline TurtleSnifferII

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How’s my float needle?
« on: June 11, 2021, 02:40:58 PM »
Should I replace them? Bought them 3 or 4 years ago.
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: How’s my float needle?
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2021, 03:32:45 PM »
Looks fine to me, but I'm no expert.
Does it leak? How's the seat look?
Is the bore clean to avoid sticking?
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Re: How’s my float needle?
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2021, 04:07:53 PM »
Why is it you suspect them?
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Offline TurtleSnifferII

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Re: How’s my float needle?
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2021, 04:18:41 PM »
One of the carbs is overflowing and the rubber tip on one of them seems to be bulging out. I tried to get a good pic here. I just polished the seats again too.
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Offline Flyin900

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Re: How’s my float needle?
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2021, 04:30:02 PM »
That top one has a slight ring around the lower area of the rubber cone and the rubber doesn’t seat the same as the #2 pic at the metal shaft. I would consider changing that one, or switch it up if that is the leaking one and see if it follows the leak to the new carb.
Always test the carbs off the bike for leaks before installing them, as it will save lots of extra work in the end.
« Last Edit: June 11, 2021, 04:31:45 PM by Flyin900 »
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Offline TurtleSnifferII

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Re: How’s my float needle?
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2021, 08:40:06 AM »
I just purchased a new set of needles anyway from 4into1. They arent a deal breaker plus one of them wasn't sealing a 100%.

Thank you all for your input hopefully they arrive soon.
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