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Has Anyone Tried Dave Silver Float Valves?

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Lobo:
Hmm, point is Ken, if you bought an ebay set of carbs off me they WOULD be with Keyster parts... because my carbs have been reconditioned.... on the cheap. (and yes, these carbs pre-date the 80's too)
And never mind Keyster, some oaf might have cleaned the jets with a bit of wire, or re-jetted them with diff size; .... there are horror stories out there of carb internals held together with wire / JB Weld etc etc. Tall order to assume any 40 year old ebay bits you buy are original / untouched, I simply stated my preference is to buy known / OEM or pattern parts where affordable - because, as mentioned, I'm learning my definition of 'mint / good' does not equal others.
Tis a gamble...

Mick... I don't remember leaks back in the 70's either, but then my bikes never stood still for < a few hours! And agree, OEM wherever poss.

Lobo:
Aye, I guess Ken Lynx wouldn't be asking the question if he had an old shed full of pukka bits. Because he hasn't he needs to ask the question / source the parts! (lucky you btw!)

.... after a bit of further thought I need to be fair to 'Keyster' as my carb leaks (both the '750 & 400F) have been fuel pouring out the overflows rather than any odd & prolonged drip. This implies its never been a (Keyster) valve tip / seat problem, but rather a sticking float. Now whether the float sticking is my not polishing the pins etc sufficiently... or too much stiction in the Keyster float valve itself... I can't say. (though I wish I had paid a little more attention to polishing the pins!)

Clem...I bought both carb o'haul kits from DSS (this year) - and they are Keyster, and so a little confused at your "DSS OR Keyster" comments?

Also, and again in fairness, DSS are on the whole VERY good, (ok, expensive too), and I would have thought DS would not knowingly tolerate poor quality stuff... certainly I'm not moaning about my carb rebuilds... happy.

PS Confused at how / why DSS charge VAT on even reconditioned parts.... surely duties have been paid at original purchase and as such need not be paid again?

Lynx:
The coutry seems to be full of people charging VAT on things they shouldn't be  >:(.

SteveD CB500K0:
As a VAT registered business, DSS is legally required to act as an unpaid tax collector for the government (and if he gets it wrong or forgets, he gets fined...)

He is providing VATable supplies so has to charge VAT (even on the shipping)

If he was selling fresh food or stamps or train tickets (etc), he wouldn't be charging the extra 20%

Steve
(Small business owner and unpaid tax collector for the government)

Clem2112:
Lobo said

" Clem...I bought both carb o'haul kits from DSS (this year) - and they are Keyster, and so a little confused at your "DSS OR Keyster" comments? "

DSS list a float valve assy but I don't know if these are Keyster made or not.
The overhail kits are Keyster.
Trying to find out if the valve is from another source?.... might ring DSS to find out.

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