Removing the float bowl

Jakel57 · March 25th, 2024, 08:16 AM

I need to replace the o ring on the float bowl, would it be possible to remove the float bowl without pulling the carbs?

ACL 9000 · April 5th, 2024, 09:53 AM

If you have the right tool to fit under there and grip the fasteners correctly, I think so. It would be a really stubby JIS screwdriver, or an allen key if you're fortunate and the screws got replaced.

Ultimately, yanking everything to pull the carbs is never as time-consuming or annoying as it feels like it's going to be. It might be easier, in the long run, to just go for disassembling.

johnhol78 · April 5th, 2024, 09:07 PM

Got the bike running!!!

Adjusted the valves and now runs pretty even with the air box missing….

Freshly cleaned and sealed tank going on tomorrow.

Now I just have to work out the creaking noise from the rear end…

ducatiman · April 6th, 2024, 06:10 AM

Amazing how many EX's are denied their right to timely valve checks. Many owners simply blow off this critical function as a "meh" ...... eventually resulting in many bikes sitting dormant out back behind the garage. IF your bike has screw & locknut type valves (easy)....just DO IT. Even wiith shim type (more difficult).....just DO IT.

PS.....don't even consider blowing off this MUST DO on a Ducati! A "meh" is not even on the charts.

March 25th, 2024, 08:16 AM	#1
Jakel57 ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Monmouth county, NJ Join Date: Feb 2024 Motorcycle(s): 1988 ninja 250r Posts: 10	Removing the float bowl I need to replace the o ring on the float bowl, would it be possible to remove the float bowl without pulling the carbs?

April 5th, 2024, 09:07 PM	#3
johnhol78 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Mckinney, TX Join Date: Apr 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600. 2005 EX250F Ninja Posts: 6	Got the bike running!!! Adjusted the valves and now runs pretty even with the air box missing…. Freshly cleaned and sealed tank going on tomorrow. Now I just have to work out the creaking noise from the rear end… Last futzed with by johnhol78; April 6th, 2024 at 07:00 AM. Reason: Wrong thread
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April 6th, 2024, 06:10 AM	#4
ducatiman ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Gordon Location: new york Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17	Amazing how many EX's are denied their right to timely valve checks. Many owners simply blow off this critical function as a "meh" ...... eventually resulting in many bikes sitting dormant out back behind the garage. IF your bike has screw & locknut type valves (easy)....just DO IT. Even wiith shim type (more difficult).....just DO IT. PS.....don't even consider blowing off this MUST DO on a Ducati! A "meh" is not even on the charts. __________________________________________________ gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com

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April 5th, 2024, 09:53 AM	#2
ACL 9000 ninjette.org member Name: A Location: CT Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 1975 Suzuki T500, 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Posts: 26	If you have the right tool to fit under there and grip the fasteners correctly, I think so. It would be a really stubby JIS screwdriver, or an allen key if you're fortunate and the screws got replaced. Ultimately, yanking everything to pull the carbs is never as time-consuming or annoying as it feels like it's going to be. It might be easier, in the long run, to just go for disassembling.