Weber Question- Float needle

[Corse]

Having stripped down the carb I'm having difficulties removing the float needle, it unscrews ok but hits the float bracket , it looks like the thin float shaft is pinched into the housing on one side, does it need to be forced open to remove the shaft?

[paso750]

I used a thin nail and a rubber hammer to push out the floater axle. If you push it out a bit you can grab it with some pliers and remove it and the floater.

G.

[Corse]

Thanks I thought I would have to be a little brutal with it but wanted expert advice!

[higgy]

also,it only comes out from one end,motion is from the solid end to the spit end, If you do it backwards you will need a new carb top,assuming you can find one so do pay attention

[Corse]

Well thanks for the advice and I followed it closely however right at the last gentle tap the housing broke off on the split side

Ok plan B, I have a complete 96 900SS carb setup what do I need to do exactly for this conversion to work? I have a 900ss airbox but no Paso airbox as the weber came with a K&N air filter. I know the SS won't fit but what alternatives do I have and do I need to rejet?

[paso750]

oh no, sorry to hear that. On which side did you tap ? The split side holds the point of the axle so that is where you should have tapped with a nail. It says in the Weber manual "Always remove pin through solid boss not split one". Should`ve mentioned that.

The SS airbox won`t fit into the frame so you would have to use filter pods or modify a Paso airbox. What you need is described in the FAQs. I.e. accellerator grip + cables, carb manifolds from a 750 SS or Monster. The ones from a 900 will work, too if you don`t use an airbox as they are longer so the carb will stand slightly twisted. You can try the carbs jetting. The one of the 750 is a little different but at the end the jetting will depend on your airfilter setup, exhaust etc.

G.

[Corse]

Thanks but I went the other way with the nail..

I see that the manifolds are indeed longer from the 900ss, so if I use those carbs what type of airfiler works best if no airbox can be used? just a regular K&N

I also have the Bollenbach 750 that I bought earlier in the year, I need to look at that setup...maybe today

[Fraser]

Corse,

Uni Filter do some great aftermarket filters/pods to suit the SS carbs.
http://www.unifilter.com/online%20catal ... ucati.html

That's what I use, they are good.
Cheers,

Fraser.

[higgy]

It is always best to support the holder with a block of wood,or learn to cuss in Italian.....guess I should have mentioned that,but then again it does not take a lot of force to change it live and learn ducatista

[paso750]

motion is from the solid end to the spit end

and you should have mentioned that this is when assembling not removing the floater.

Here`s a complete Weber on ebay. Rarely some are offered for less but mostly they are more expensive
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-P ... ccessories

UniFilters are nice, I have some, too. The only thing I don`t totally like about them is that they are made of a single layer foam. Some others have a double ply foam with a rough and a fine pored layer which may filter fine dirt better.

G.

[Corse]

I was gentle with it too and took the advice to go that way! oh well its a good excuse to dump the weber anyway...

I noticed my Bollenback is fitted with 38 FCRs I have not ridden it yet and wonder how much better it will be?