trying to get the 4 screws loose that hold the float bowl. allready started to strip 2 of them , anyone have any tips or tricks to getting these things loose the first time around.? i think i will replace them with something easier to remove once i get them out. why do they have to tighten these little screws so damn tight from the factory , i dont know how anyone can get these loose without stripping one or two.

 

Try Vise-Grips thats what I had to use on my carb.

 

tried that allready , couldnt get a good bite on them.

 

You might try hitting the end of the screwdriver with a hammer some times the jar helps break it loose.

 

Had to do the same thing with both my predator carbs. I ended up using small stubby plyers with knurlling on the tips that could grip the sides of the screws. The second carb was a real pain. It took me several tries over a few days to get them out. I'd loose paitence and have to set it down and walk away... Continuing would have resulted in a claim on the bike's insurance and possibly my home owner's insurance...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img].

I replaced all my screws with allen-head screws when I got them out. Now it's not a problem to re-jet.

 

Needle Nose Vice Grips WILL DO THE TRICK!

 

i got them out finally , i went inside for an hour to cool off and then went and got out the dead blow easy out.. ended up having to drill off the head on one.. the allen head bolts looks like a good idea , i think ill buy some.. thanks for the suggestions.

 

I have found it is best to get exactly the right size screwdriver that fully fills the grooves. Then take a he$$ of a tight grip on the carb and press in with all you got as you turn. I have also had some luck with vice grips. When all else has failed, I have used an impact driver, but the OEM does not recommend that.
Then I immediately replace all four screws with allen head.