Now where did I put that???

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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by rustybike » Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:55 pm

I finaly got round to fitting the electrics for my phone/satnav. :D
Just need a holder for it.

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And fitted the pannier racks.. Not sure if I want them on or not... :?

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Also took it for a quick test.
I think my carb is kapput. It keeps dripping out of the over flow (float needle buggered) and I am struggling to get a desent tickover. :?
It has been stripped and cleaned. Had new airbox and manifold rubbers. I have had the mixture screw from 1 1/2 to 3 turns out.
The engine has had new stem seals, valves lapped, tappets set twice, the timing checked and rechecked.
Will try Gronks spare carb and see if that sorts it...
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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by bth2bth2 » Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:53 pm

looking really nice rus. shame about the carb..teething troubles mate :lol:
dont turn your back on it ,gronk will swap the plates over.

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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by appyarry » Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:27 pm

rustybike wrote:I think my carb is kapput. It keeps dripping out of the over flow (float needle buggered) and I am struggling to get a desent tickover. :?
It has been stripped and cleaned. Had new airbox and manifold rubbers. I have had the mixture screw from 1 1/2 to 3 turns out.
Try the old soak the needle in WD40 overnight or MEK.

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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by rustybike » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:29 pm

appyarry wrote:
rustybike wrote:I think my carb is kapput. It keeps dripping out of the over flow (float needle buggered) and I am struggling to get a desent tickover. :?
It has been stripped and cleaned. Had new airbox and manifold rubbers. I have had the mixture screw from 1 1/2 to 3 turns out.
Try the old soak the needle in WD40 overnight or MEK.

Ta,
Done that.
The carb is going into the sonic cleaner tomorrow. If that don't cure it, it's going in the bin
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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by appyarry » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:11 am

rustybike wrote:If that don't cure it, it's going in the bin
There is always a market for spare parts or it may help you out for parts later. At the worst scenario clean the jet with alchohol or MEK etc and then put a new float needle in, assuming you can still get a float needle. One thing to be aware of is not to get any lubricant, grease etc near the float needle, it stops it sealing.

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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by rustybike » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:03 pm

Carb has been stgripped, cleaned, tweeked and is back on. Atlast it seems ok. Had a quick test ride and goes as good as my other bike... :D
MOT booked for Monday... I hope it passes...
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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by rustybike » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:11 pm

:P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
It passed......... :D :D
All taxed and tested. :D
Going for the frist propper shake down ride now.
I just wanted to say a big, Huge THANKS to all who have given great advice for the rebuild.
Massive thanks to Gronk for company and laughs. (he did help on the easy bits.. :lol: :lol: )
Can't wait for Stafford now.
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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by Wirralman » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:44 pm

well done Rus :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: Now where did I put that???

Post by bth2bth2 » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:14 pm

thumbs up and well done to the chuckle brothers :D


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