Are the Keyster (K&L) Float Needle any good?

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    I was debating changing the Float Needles in my 87 VFR700 while I'm doing the carbs (just due to age) I found the Keyster or (K&L) for cheap but don't know if quality is ok or not?
     


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    Their quality is good and price is great.

    If you don't see a groove in the rubber tip (magnification helps) you shouldn't have a problem with the needles you have.
     


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    Thank's for input, mine look fine but I was not sure about if they're hard from age (5K miles stored 20 years) any way I came up with this part number but havn't verified it yet? I set up so I can check levels and see if there's any change after running.
    K&L SUPPLY CO FLOAT NEEDLE KEYSTER 6/PK MULTIPLE APPS SEE CHARTS 18-8953
     
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    I have never heard ANYONE ask about the quality of a float needle.
    I have never put in a float needle that did not work though.
    I have never heard of a float needle that did not work.
    I have been working on bikes since I was 16. ......don't ask.

    Hope this helps.
     


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    Just checking, I started working on bikes when I was 11 and have run into lots of questionable quality aftermarket parts over the years. Any feedback that can save taking things apart a second time is good. There seemed to be alot of problems with the Keyster Jets and or Needles, but I havn't heard any bad feedback on their float needles.
     


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