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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
276 Carb Float Levels
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<blockquote data-quote="Speedtwin" data-source="post: 173231" data-attributes="member: 5012"><p>Following on on Carls question.</p><p>I have recently over hauled my carbs on the Rapide.</p><p>I have dropped my needle on notch as was a bit rich and raised my float height one notch.</p><p>I was suffering from fuel starvation at speeds above 70 mph felt like I was emptying the float bowls.</p><p>When I last over hauled the carbs I set the float levels to the lower setting both front and back.</p><p>This is when the restriction was felt I stuck with it.</p><p>Hence I have raised the floats one notch.</p><p>I have set the bowls front as far forward as I can and it sits level.</p><p>I have set the rear as far back as I can and again is fairly level.</p><p></p><p>My question is if the float level is low what is the effect?</p><p>My system flows well both taps open is unrestricted and clean as a whistle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Speedtwin, post: 173231, member: 5012"] Following on on Carls question. I have recently over hauled my carbs on the Rapide. I have dropped my needle on notch as was a bit rich and raised my float height one notch. I was suffering from fuel starvation at speeds above 70 mph felt like I was emptying the float bowls. When I last over hauled the carbs I set the float levels to the lower setting both front and back. This is when the restriction was felt I stuck with it. Hence I have raised the floats one notch. I have set the bowls front as far forward as I can and it sits level. I have set the rear as far back as I can and again is fairly level. My question is if the float level is low what is the effect? My system flows well both taps open is unrestricted and clean as a whistle. [/QUOTE]
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