The manual says you can remove the float bowl without removing the carb first. I couldn't do it using the Phillip head screws so I changed to the allen head screws. Now I can remove it but it is toss up whether or not to remove the carb first is the easier way. Anyway, this is what I did.
Take a 3mm wrench with the ball on the end and break off the elbow. Better to grind it off but if you choose to break it make sure your eyes are protected. I had a piece go flying.
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I found a small grinding wheel and epoxied it on the wrench. It gives leverage and friction. I think you could use a lot of different things but this is what I had.
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Then I tried the new home altered wrench on the right side screws of the carb. These are the most difficult and I can easily remove them.
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I added the little grinding wheel wrench to the tool kit I carry on the bike. Hopefully I will never have to find out how it works in the field.
Take a 3mm wrench with the ball on the end and break off the elbow. Better to grind it off but if you choose to break it make sure your eyes are protected. I had a piece go flying.
I found a small grinding wheel and epoxied it on the wrench. It gives leverage and friction. I think you could use a lot of different things but this is what I had.
Then I tried the new home altered wrench on the right side screws of the carb. These are the most difficult and I can easily remove them.
I added the little grinding wheel wrench to the tool kit I carry on the bike. Hopefully I will never have to find out how it works in the field.
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