Float pin removal

[barney 66]

Hi All
Anybody got any ideas for removing my 3 1/2 Strada float pin that has been pushed all the way in please ? I gather the end is knurled & there is nothing to get a grip on
Thanks barney

[julianharty]

How about trying a pair of thin nose tweezers one side, or other, of the pivot of the float? Alternatively, with the carb removed, try holding it so the pin would fall out if it wasn't stuck and then tap the aluminium mount for the pivot to see if that helps unstick the pin.

If you could add some photos to this post of the float/pivot/carb underside that might help someone provide more informed advice.

All the best with removing it.

BTW do you actually *need* to remove the pin, or is this a nice-to-do exercise?

[barney 66]

Thanks for the reply, I have now managed to get it out, it was pushed in flush with the post so managed to get long nose pliers in the gaps on the float frame and gently move it along until there was enough to grab at the end.
As for your question, the bike has been off the road for 20 years so a full strip ultrasonic clean, gaskets & O rings, but I do wish I had put float needles and probably choke rubbers.
On the plus side it did start 2nd kick
Thanks again

[julianharty]

Well done on managing to tease the float pins out; and great news that the bike started second kick. All the best with getting it roadworthy and actually ridden.