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Cb400f fuel question
« on: September 20, 2023, 01:15:40 PM »
How much fuel should a properly adjust float bowl hold?
 

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Re: Cb400f fuel question
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2023, 07:30:46 PM »
Normally, if you take the float bowl off while it is full it will be 2/3 of the depth of the bowl. This depth is controlled by the little float valve at the tang on the back of the floats, and by how clean and well-sealed the float valve is with its seat.

Some here will recommend the "clear tube" method: if you go that route, the fuel level should be 2-3 mm below the top of the float bowls when sitting on the bike with the gas ON and the fuel tank above the RESERVE level.
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Re: Cb400f fuel question
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2023, 12:33:32 AM »
Do my method and report your findings for the benefit of all CB400F owners here. The CB500/550s with oldstyle carbs should have around 50ml. The CB400F somewhat less.
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