algaib Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 My bike passed the MOT yesterday but now it seems there is a part missing from the carburettor which I didn't spot before. Can anyone tell me what should be there, and how important is it? Images at http://www.theabominablesnowman.co.uk/DT125.html Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamDTR Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 My bike passed the MOT yesterday but now it seems there is a part missing from the carburettor which I didn't spot before. Can anyone tell me what should be there, and how important is it? Images at http://www.theabominablesnowman.co.uk/DT125.html Thanks I thought the same but it doesn't seem to affect the running of the bike I shouldn't worry too much about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE0 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Good to hear you've got a new MOT on your machine. I therefore assume you sorted all your starting problems out. You started a couple of threads in the workshop area but never finished them off to let us know what the problem was Starting Problem and Overflow problem One thing that really gets my goat on ANY forum is reading threads that never tell the audience how they solved the problem. New members will read posts and think, 'thats whats happening to my bike...." but never find out the actual cause, especially when there are multiple solutions. It only takes a couple of lines... Thanks guys you were right, or nope turned out to be a damaged monkey reciprocating lubricating screw!....or whatever thats it..moan over! Well done for the new MOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 10, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 10, 2011 Good to hear you've got a new MOT on your machine. I therefore assume you sorted all your starting problems out. You started a couple of threads in the workshop area but never finished them off to let us know what the problem was Starting Problem and Overflow problem One thing that really gets my goat on ANY forum is reading threads that never tell the audience how they solved the problem. New members will read posts and think, 'thats whats happening to my bike...." but never find out the actual cause, especially when there are multiple solutions. It only takes a couple of lines... Thanks guys you were right, or nope turned out to be a damaged monkey reciprocating lubricating screw!....or whatever thats it..moan over! Well done for the new MOT Well said that man, poeople but time and effort and even research into answering posts in order help to solve problems. I have done it myself many many times, it used to get my goat too NEO, keep going to the seemingly urgent request for help, only to find still no reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algaib Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Good to hear you've got a new MOT on your machine. I therefore assume you sorted all your starting problems out. You started a couple of threads in the workshop area but never finished them off to let us know what the problem was Starting Problem and Overflow problem One thing that really gets my goat on ANY forum is reading threads that never tell the audience how they solved the problem. New members will read posts and think, 'thats whats happening to my bike...." but never find out the actual cause, especially when there are multiple solutions. It only takes a couple of lines... Thanks guys you were right, or nope turned out to be a damaged monkey reciprocating lubricating screw!....or whatever thats it..moan over! Well done for the new MOT Even though you guys provide the answers (the reason people post on forums) I must quote myself from that thread; "Turned out that the float valve in the carb was stuck from the residue of old petrol. I cleaned it up, along with the jets and voila! Happy running engine " to which you yourself replied; "So I guess a 'thank you' would be in order." How is that not a finished thread? Anyway, thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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