[ducatiman]

"if rebuild kits are so bad how does he do it?"

carb kits? Nah.....I reuse after careful refurbing of each individual tuning component. I employ modern equipment in my arsenal.

Example....see pics...from this to that. Therefore, kits (too many variables) not necessary, just appropriate orings and float valves which have been confirmed by testing and repeat/prior use from confirmed vendors.