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Skunky:
Why won’t my bike start?. Dear oh dear 😂😂.

Nurse Julie:
Oh dear oh dear indeed 😁😁😁😁

SumpMagnet:
Oh ...my....gawd...what the hell IS that in the carbs! I can't believe that was ever petrol.

I think those might need a bit of a clean........

Skunky:

--- Quote from: SumpMagnet on September 09, 2018, 05:30:21 PM ---Oh ...my....gawd...what the hell IS that in the carbs! I can't believe that was ever petrol.

I think those might need a bit of a clean........

--- End quote ---

I’m not sure what happens if you leave fuel in for a very, very, very long time. But I can’t believe it would be sticky. I think there may have been some sort of separation and then new fuel put on top. It’s actually worse than it looks, all of the floats are stuck or rusted in place and there’s a sticky varnish everywhere. I’ve ordered a carb service kit with new jets and gaskets but I suspect I may need to throw the floats too and fit new pins. I may soak it in cider for a few days. Normally makes me feel better 😀. Actually the top ends look remarkably clean.
Any suggestions ?

Nurse Julie:
Soak in thinners if you are going to get new floats.

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