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More help with the 81 GS550

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This is also about the angle it will be sitting when properly adjusted. Are the pins in the float needles moving freely?
 
You should set the float height with the carbs standing on end. Gravity can compress those springs to varying degrees and actually cause different fluid levels in each carb.

I still say it's the petcock.
 
Thanks for the pic! I'm going to remeasure probably tonight. I talked with my brother and finally figured out how the needle system works...sorry I'm still a newb when it comes to these carbs. I think I have some ideas now how to adjust the floats properly.

The new petcock will be here today or tomorrow...hopefully. I won't have time to get to riding the bike until Saturday. Hopefully the weather cooperates!

You guys are great. Thanks again!
 
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