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Old 07-13-2007   #4 (permalink)
daveforty
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The carburettor float that failed is an old one, I bought the carb. (new) approx. 18 years ago. I can see no sign of damage to the float, and the fuel that is in the float shows no sign of coming out.

I am curious that it failed so quickly - it is the first time I have ever had a float leak, it has been working fine while I have been getting the bike ready for the road.

I have replaced it with an equally old float from a 'spare' carburettor and all is well.

Just a strange event that having ridden the bike to the bike shop, then passed its inspection, I had to go home on the bus to get my trailer to bring the bike home :hammer:
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