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Service fuel level question
- Mike W.
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2 x \'99 KZ1000P
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On my 78 KZ1000-B2 with VM26 carbs, there is no drain nipple with a screw valve that I can just attach a tube to, open the valve, and take a measurment. Instead, there is just a drain plug. So you either need to get the special tool ($$$) that is basically a valve that screws into the drain hole--or you need to improvise some other method--which is probably what you were reading in the archives.
On my '82 KZ1000 with BS34 carbs like yours, there is a drain nipple with a built-in valve screw. So you can just attach a vinyl tube to the nipple and open the valve to get your measurement. MUCH easier. Disregard what you have read in the archives. It doesn't apply to your setup.
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Mike, I just re-read your post, and now understand where the confusion lies. What you have read in the archives does not apply to your type of carbs.
On my 78 KZ1000-B2 with VM26 carbs, there is no drain nipple with a screw valve that I can just attach a tube to, open the valve, and take a measurment. Instead, there is just a drain plug. So you either need to get the special tool ($$$) that is basically a valve that screws into the drain hole--or you need to improvise some other method--which is probably what you were reading in the archives.
On my '82 KZ1000 with BS34 carbs like yours, there is a drain nipple with a built-in valve screw. So you can just attach a vinyl tube to the nipple and open the valve to get your measurement. MUCH easier. Disregard what you have read in the archives. It doesn't apply to your setup.
Sorry I didn't pick up on that... thank you very much for the clarification! Must be cool to be you... two KZ's:) Wait... I have two as well! LOL... thank you.
Mike
2 x \'99 KZ1000P
96 XR400
99 Beta Rev 3
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