Questions & Answers for: Harley Davidson float setting

Question about 1993 FXR Super Glide

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what is the float adjustment on a 1991 fxrs low rider convertible Is the carburator a stock Kiehen or some other aftermarket carb? If it's a stock Kiehen, the float must be set with the carburator on ...

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...float height setting for a 1984 harley davidson ironhead sportster with stock carburetor With the float bowl off and the float assembled in the carb, hold the carb on it's side with the needle and ...

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Question about 2000 XL 1200 C Sportster Custom

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...float setting. Since I've made the tool, I no longer worry about the angle, it's built into the tool. One thing you could do is set the float level about 1 mm lower. Sometimes, this puts a bit of ...

Question about 2000 FXD Dyna Super Glide

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...float level setting on a hd keihin cv carb? HD stock #27421-99a You'll have to contact me directly for that information. The reason is that the float level is not set in the more conventional manner ...

Question about 2000 FXD Dyna Super Glide

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...the height to 0.413-0.453" from the carburetor flange surface to the top of the float. I usually try to set the float at the lowest fuel level setting with would be the 0.453" setting. Good Luck ...

Question about 2004 XL 883 Sportster

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...float on your CV carburetor is a bit different from other floats. It has a height setting of between 0.413" to 0.453" (10.5-11.5mm). But, it is set with the carb tilted at a 15-20° angle. ...

Question about 2003 XLH Sportster 883 Hugger

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...of 15 to 20°. One thing you try is setting the float level so that it's about one millimeter lower. This will put just a bit more pressure on the needle when the bowl fills. Good Luck ...

Question about 2003 XLH Sportster 883 Hugger

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...float setting. If your carb has been running properly until recently, there may be trash in the needle and seat. Float settings don't just change by themselves. Once they're set, they stay that way ...

Question about 2005 XL 883 Sportster

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to set the float level or it will be wrong. Greater than 20 degrees will collapse thew pin return spring, less than 15 will not set float properly on needle. Then setting must be 0.413 to 0.453 inches

Question about 2005 XL 883 Sportster

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to set the float level or it will be wrong. Greater than 20 degrees will collapse thew pin return spring, less than 15 will not set float properly on needle. Then setting must be 0.413 to 0.453 inches

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