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Float Bowl gasket change

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Sodie82, Nov 12, 2010.

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    Sodie82 New Member

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    I thinking about buying a project 1980 maxim and the ad says it needs a new floatbowl gasket. How big of a deal is this?
     
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Float bowl gaskets are easy, remove carbs and replace. If it is a project there is most likley lots more that needs attention. As with any newly acquired old bike, brakes, fuel , electrical, suspension, all these will need some kind of work. Don't rely on the seller to disclose all the truth about his bike, bring a friend who is familar with motorcycles and let him have a look.
     
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    And Tires and and and. More than likely it has a stuck float and is pouring gas out.
     
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    thanks for the advice guys! I own a 82 maxim 650 but never needed to replace a float bowl gasket
     
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