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by Popester David
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Club membership
Replies: 3
Views: 2047

Re: Club membership

Thanks Dave. I was hoping I could quote a membership number to my insurance company, they give a discount if member of a classic motorcycle club :-) I thought I already was a member but realized It was just the forum....but what a forum! You guys have been so helpful :-)
by Popester David
Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Club membership
Replies: 3
Views: 2047

Club membership

Can anyone advise me on club membership? I sent in a completed application form last week but have had no confirmation of receipt. Best regards, David
by Popester David
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Further carburation questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 5091

Re: Further carburation questions...

Hello, When putting the Mikuni carb on the Arrow it started OK cold and warm but did not start easily when hot ( after about 25 miles ). The problem was the pilot jet which was too large. Dropping down two sizes cured the problem. The engine also had a heavy note to the tick-over with a smokey exha...
by Popester David
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Further carburation questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 5091

Re: Further carburation questions...

Thanks Brian.

Everything standard on the bike and it was running perfect on a 30 mile run to Knebworth. Just wouldn't get me home :-( Back home now courtesy of RAC recovery ;-) Best regards, David
by Popester David
Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Further carburation questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 5091

Re: Further carburation questions...

Any one come across this problem? Bike can be started and ticks over evenly, revs responsively but soon as I put it into gear and try to drive away engine dies completely. Almost like fuel starvation. However, tickle button indicates there is plenty of fuel in float chamber.