saltcreekknife Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I just finished getting an 81 DT175 running. After it sat overnight, I noticed a little gas running out of the carb's overflow tube. (a 1" drip area on the floor, not much) I replaced the floatbowl needle. Could it be a faulty needle or do I need to check the floatbowl level? Also, how do you clean the white plastic fenders. They are stained, and I do not want to damage the surface. Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris66 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 the leak could be float level but more likely your needle valve not seating tight, perhaps a little dirt. i have always used a little t cut on white plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 1, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2010 mine's dripping too, even with a new(ish) valve in it! I had it out yesterday but it looked ok, I raised the float level from the recommended 21mm to 23mm...and it still leaks a bit. I will be getting a new valve next Yeah try T Cut paint restorer or whatever you have on the East side of the Altlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 1, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2010 for plastics I use Peeks polish, good stuff. as far as needle valves, they are finiky buggers, I had to mess with mine right up to the day of the ride to Colraine from manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcreekknife Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I've not heard of the products you guys have mentioned. I will check around on the internet to see if they are available. If not, I will find something similar. I will play around with the needle valve tomorrow and see what I can figure out Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motobrox Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Try any UPVC window restorer on the plastics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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