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Old 08-12-2008, 07:24 PM   #71 (permalink)
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you only have to worry about the float when you take the bowl off... just pull the bowl straight off the carb easy if it does not move once the screws are out tap on it with the big end of a screwdriver
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Old 08-13-2008, 03:16 AM   #72 (permalink)
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the only thing you might not have assuming you have a metric tool set, wrenches, ratchets and sockets, is feeler gauges.
is the feeler gauge standard or do i have to buy a specific one made for this?
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Old 08-13-2008, 04:22 AM   #73 (permalink)
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? just a metric feeler gauge
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? just a metric feeler gauge
ok ive got one shall i check the valve clearance or the carb first?
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valves is where i would go but thats just me.
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if you have never checked the valves you need to so go there first
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if you have never checked the valves you need to so go there first
ok but i really dont get how to do it
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its easy, basically you pull off your tank, seat, and valve cover, set the engine at top dead center, and measure the clearance with the feeler gauge.
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once you get used to it you can probably do it in, what, 20 minutes?
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ok the gauge i have is all metal things at differnet thickness do i just keep puttin them in the clearance untill one fits tight?
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