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| * Check IMS seat (Has the screw needle tip deformed the hole?) | * Check IMS seat (Has the screw needle tip deformed the hole?) | ||
| * Set initial IMS to 2-1/2 turns out from lite seat | * Set initial IMS to 2-1/2 turns out from lite seat | ||
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| + | ==== Inspecting Float Level - Carb Installed ==== | ||
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| + | HD advised of a tip for adjusting the float level thru Tech Tip #36 dated September 1993. \\ | ||
| + | However, this only works if you have an overflow fitting on the bowl (carbs for 1200S models don't have this fitting). \\ | ||
| + | * Checking carburetor float level can be easily done without even removing the carburetor from the motorcycle. | ||
| + | * Simply attach a section of clear model airplane fuel line to the float bowl overflow fitting. | ||
| + | * Small diameter fuel line, which is compatible with gasoline, can be found in most hobby supply shops. | ||
| + | * Route the hose upward alongside the carburetor body. The motorcycle must be held level and be running to perform this test. | ||
| + | * Open the float bowl drain screw and fuel will rise in the tube to the same level as that in the bowl itself. | ||
| + | * A carburetor with a properly adjusted float level will have the level the same height as the float bowl 0-ring surface. | ||
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