TK 22 float bowl bolt size?

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22 Feb 2016 08:16 - 22 Feb 2016 10:12 #711958 by MadShad
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I've had my GPz550 for about 2 weeks, in that time I've had the bowls off the carbs several times.
I want to put allen head bolts in the bowl instead of phillips or jis.

Anybody know what size they are?
I'm going to stop by a hobby shop and try to pick some up tonight and can't get to my bike.

M4? M3? And how long? Thanks!

Shelbyville, Indiana. '80 KZ1000
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22 Feb 2016 11:18 #711982 by rrsmsw9999
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4x16

1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016

1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016

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22 Feb 2016 11:20 #711983 by MadShad
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Thank you kind sir!

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22 Feb 2016 14:16 - 22 Feb 2016 14:18 #711999 by loudhvx
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I like to run a tap through the holes before using long allens. Some of the holes seem to not have been threaded entirely all the way.

Also, I use a tiny bit of antiseize on the gaskets (and screws) and they come off like new everytime. I've used the same gaskets through dozens of rejets over 20 years.

And, of course, stainless gets you extra style points. :)
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22 Feb 2016 14:49 #712002 by MadShad
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I ordered 12 gaskets just to have on hand, but I will try the antiseize, better than tearing a gasket and having it stick to the carb body on #2 or #3.
Never guessed I'd be in there that often but between tracking down my leak and rejetting I'm wearing out the stock hardware.

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22 Feb 2016 15:51 #712008 by SWest
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If you coat the gaskets with a thin coat of grease you can reuse them. I haven't bought them for my carbs in 20 years.
Steve

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22 Feb 2016 15:53 #712009 by MadShad
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I have used the grease trick on several case gaskets, problem is I've always sold the bikes before they had to come back apart so I have no idea if it worked or not, ha!

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