NEWbie question on float height KZ1000 1982

Does anyone know the float height for this bike? Cannot find info anywhere.

Thanks
Henry

18.6mm, I believe.

You've got BS34 Carbs, right?

Here you go:

Of course, it's always better to measure the fuel service level:

I recently learned the hard way that my 1976 KZ's composite floats each have different density values - setting float height was not the right way to go. The fuel level is the best.

It does not take a $75 tool. Here is one I made/used before my tool came in and it worked perfectly. I don't regret the tool - I like having the tools for each bike's care and maintenance - it's part of the hobby, but float height settings don't cut it for my KZ - I was over-flowing and sloshing fuel during idle/low speeds on 3 carbs out of 4 - all set to 26mm. None of the composite floats were set the same - each took it's own set to achieve the correct 3-4mm below the joint.

$75 tool on top
$1 home-made tool on the bottom. I took an old drain screw, drilled the hole through the head with a small bit, then took a drill bit the same size as the brass "T" fitting and drilled a hole from the head using the pilot hole when drilled from the other side, cut one barb/nipple off the T, used JB Weld to seal/hold the nipple to the drain screw (brazing or solder would work great here and not require cure time), added a 6mm flat washer to help secure the joint, and attached the scrap hose I picked-up years ago from Lowes.

Regards,
Gordon

Thanks, the float settings were at 24mm, but the fuel level test is the way to go, anyone know what the factory aircsrew intial setting would be????

Thanks
Henry

hamfast wrote:

Thanks, the float settings were at 24mm, but the fuel level test is the way to go, anyone know what the factory aircsrew intial setting would be????

Thanks
Henry

If you've got BS34 carbs, the setting is 1 1/4 turns, according to FSM.