Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original

whats the best way to measure float height

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kiwimonster:
ive never checked mine . how do you check it , what do you actualy measure.any help would be awesome.

kiwimonster:
anybody

ID KX500:
I'd like to know too. Mine isn't shutting off when bike is leaning over slightly, it over flows.
ID KX500

kaw rider:
there a tube that  check external, i think it's a better way of checking. i'll see if i can find a picture of it.

Johnniespeed:
I dont know the answer for the KX500, but on many carbs the float has a seam that should be parallel to the gasket surface when the carb is inverted.
On a red bike I owned the measurement was from the gasket surface to the botttom of the float with the carb inverted.
 I didnt take the time to find the spec, but once you know the diminsion, and once the carb is inverted, you should be able to figure out the location for the diminsion.
  The actual measurement or adjustment should not change with time, however the float can sink, or become waterlogged ( gas logged). But most likely the needle and seat will have debris or wear causing the overflow.
 Post the spec when you find it please. John

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