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Bryanj:
ALL fitted lights must work to get an MOT so sounds a bit dodgy to me

M0WBY:
Hi

Not as dodgy as the carbs! PSML! I got around the block and had to limp back as bowls 1 and 2 were flooding and dumping petrol all over a hot engine!

The PO said he rode it to the MOT station (allegedly) and it was described as 'rides lovely, gears change smoothly with no problems, for an old bike i was suprised how well it goes'. I don't even think it saw the inside of an MOT station! He certainly never rode it anywhere! Lying git! No wonder he bent over backwards to deliver it.

I am guessing that I have a lot of work ahead of me to get it running properly! Good job I never trust anybody and was willing to take on a project.

Gahhhh!

John
M0WBY

hairygit:
If I were you I would contact VOSA, as somebody is issuing fake or dodgy M.O.T.s, I know it can be a lot of hassle, but anyone selling a bike in that state with a 2 week old M.O.T. needs investigating >:(

M0WBY:
Hi

Well using a few tricks of the trade I managed to get the sticky floats sorted and I took it for another run. It stayed dry. It really does not like quick handfulls of throttle but if you gently turn the throttle and are patient it is much better and actually does rev through the range but it is not right. It is running very rich on all four cylinders. I will have to borrow or buy a vacuum gauge set and try to get then balanced properly.

Anybody got a set I could borrow in the Birmingham area?

Cheers

John

M0WBY

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Balancing the carbs will not stop her running rich.I would check the float heights, air screws,thoroughly cleaning out the bodies air ways and air filter first, then check the balance.
Also while I think about it what setting is the needles at?IE standard exhaust ,filter etc.
Hope this helps you a bit
Regards
Bitsa

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