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25 Mar 2017 17:45 #757678
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I rebuilt the carbs on my 1980 550, installed all new parts including the float needles and seats. However, the needles (which are metal tipped) seem to be sticking in the seats and I can't seem to knock them free on a consistent basis. Any ideas on how to get them to move freely?
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25 Mar 2017 18:44 #757683
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
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Are you sure you have the right needle valve?
www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-kz550a1-1980-usa-...odel15477/partslist/
Fits the Kawasaki Kz550( A4 )1980 Usa Canada. 16030-1024 is the manufacturer code
Fits the Kawasaki Kz550('80-'81 A1/A2/A3) 1980 Usa Canada. 16030-1009 is the manufacturer code.
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Fits the Kawasaki Kz550( A4 )1980 Usa Canada. 16030-1024 is the manufacturer code
Fits the Kawasaki Kz550('80-'81 A1/A2/A3) 1980 Usa Canada. 16030-1009 is the manufacturer code.
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25 Mar 2017 19:53 #757691
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Yeah I picked them up from a seller on eBay. They're supposed to work for this bike.
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25 Mar 2017 20:08 - 25 Mar 2017 20:08 #757694
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The tang on the float must be close to level. If too much an angle, they will cock the needle to one side and make them stick. If you need to, bend the float arms to make them close then bend the tangs for fine adjustment.
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25 Mar 2017 20:13 #757697
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Thanks Steve, I don't think that's necessarily the issue though. To check the fuel flow I removed the float bowls entirely while I ran fuel through the carbs. The needle has a tendency to stay stuck seated, meaning no fuel will flow until I jiggle the needle loose
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25 Mar 2017 20:15 #757700
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Replaced as a set?
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25 Mar 2017 20:18 - 25 Mar 2017 20:23 #757701
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
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Something is wrong , the needle valve have to slide easy into needle seat and back.
Where have you buy the needle valve and needle seat as a set?
Buy cheap = buy twice, China crap parts spread all over planet earth.
I prefer Keyster carburetor kits
www.motorradbay.de/kawasaki-sh-4.html
www.motorradbay.de/images/products/gross/K-843KK.jpg
www.motorradbay.de/images/products/gross/KK-0049.jpg
Please take some picĀ“s to get a closer view.
Where have you buy the needle valve and needle seat as a set?
Buy cheap = buy twice, China crap parts spread all over planet earth.
I prefer Keyster carburetor kits
www.motorradbay.de/kawasaki-sh-4.html
www.motorradbay.de/images/products/gross/K-843KK.jpg
www.motorradbay.de/images/products/gross/KK-0049.jpg
Please take some picĀ“s to get a closer view.
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25 Mar 2017 21:38 #757710
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Yeah I replaced all 4. And they all are having the same issue to some extent. Some are worse than others though.
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26 Mar 2017 06:51 #757723
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Why did you replace the original parts? Were they somehow damaged? Do you still have them? Ed
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26 Mar 2017 08:02 #757726
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I still have them. But I replaced them because no matter how I set my floats fuel would intermittently squirt out of the overflow tubes. I tried cleaning the needles and seats a few times but it just wasn't helping.
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26 Mar 2017 08:24 #757727
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Pics of the two to compare?
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26 Mar 2017 10:04 #757736
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A new float needle are pictured left and an old one is on the right. The old needle pictured is fairly representative of how all of the old needles are
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