I guess there is a limit to the number of links you are allowed in a post. Did not know that.
While the carbs are off, you may want to consider this mod. It allows you to adjust the aforementioned fast-idle setting without having to remove the gas tank. This way you can adjust it on the fly. I find I need to adjust it about twice a year when the weather changes.
gpzweb.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.co...astIdleScrewMod.html
This thread, going right now, shows a page from the kz550 manual on how to check the float level with the clear-tube method.
GO to page 2 of that thread.
www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/60397...ture?start=20#744589