FZR 3TJ float height

[Drunkn Munky]

Is there any info out there on the correct float height measurement rather than using the method the manual suggests of measuring the fuel level? Well i think thats what the badly scanned manual is suggesting

[Evilchicken0]

Lots of people ask this - but the best way is still by the manual with the clear tube

[Drunkn Munky]

Ok cheers, does this have to be done on the bike or can it be done on the bench? seems a bit hit a miss to me as your relying on getting the bike dead level and with 1mm of tolerance for the fuel level doesn't leave much room for error

[willandrip]

Some do all this on the bench with the carbs at the approximate angle.(Kawasakiinit)

If you go by the service book; the mechanic would not be taking carbs off at a service.( He is only checking initially )
Put the bike on a paddock stand and put a block under the front wheel the same thickness as the rear is suspended has to be the most accurate way.

It mimics how the bike would be when ridden ( unless you are a stunter .)

As you have to remove them to adjust you could try a comparison .

[Maelstrom]

Hi All,
I made a web page with a list of these Mikuni BDST nightmare fuel levels.
If anyone can contribute more it is appreciated.
http://litetek.co/Guide_Mikuni_BDST_Fuel_Level.html
cheers
Blair

[Maelstrom]

Ok the REAL FUEL LEVEL is (drum roll) 4.5 to 6.5mm
I bought the genuine manual supplement.
See my web page http://www.litetek.co/Guide_Mikuni_BDST_Fuel_Level.html
That value is also very similar to the FZR600.
cheers
Blair

[Drunkn Munky]

I just bought another set of carbs that worked in the end, all this setting fuel levels is just a complete ballache and im still not certain on where to measure from.

[Maelstrom]

Look at my web page. It is above the middle line. Same as the FZR600, which is also shown there with a bunch of others.

[Drunkn Munky]

So 4.5 to 6.5mm above the line with the red arrow?

[Maelstrom]

Yes, that's it.