sourcing float needle valves

[Darkstar]

Bikebandit only sells this part in a bundle for $50, but I only need the valve needles. Ebay is listing KL which I hear is bad. I also see Tourmax out there, anyone use these with success?

[tobyd]

I used a pair of Tourmax (rebuild kits, ~£18 each, which is what $1 these days?) rebuilding mine. They don't appear to be leaky.

[The Buddha]

Bikebandit only sells this part in a bundle for $50, but I only need the valve needles. Ebay is listing KL which I hear is bad. I also see Tourmax out there, anyone use these with success?

Nearly all Chinese made rubber parts are bad. Try raiding a junkyard and any 80's and 90's GSXR, katana, as well as a whole slew of bikes had the same float needles.
You sure its the needle and not a float spigot Oring.
Cool.
Buddha.

[Darkstar]

You sure its the needle and not a float spigot Oring.

There's nothing wrong yet actually. Im just gathering parts I may need in the future...shims and o-rings, etc. Figured it'd be better then scrambling when they do fail, and I might find some good deals if Im patient.