Loss of power - RGS?

Drikko, see Brad's post above re: float valves. Levo had similar issues that he chased for ages until we pulled his bowls for a good clean one day... ::)
8)
 
Well, I have successfully passed my Muppet test.
I can not believe I missed it.
On checking the CV carbs I found the spring clip on the centre needle to have come off.
The needle would sometimes move with the slide but most times not, I've now replaced the clip.
Checked the compression again and yep, got it wrong last time, all 3 are 1200Kpa.
Checked over all the wires in the ignition circuit and all OK.

Fired up the old girl and all back to normal.
Its started raining now so out for a ride tomorrow evening.

It was good to go back and check everything before diving into most expensive option.
How is it some (me this time) always think the worst, when it is often something so simple.

Thanks for all the advice but you can not always help a Muppet, they sometimes have to go through the process themselves.


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Regards
from the Muppet in NZ.
 
Assuming the rain stops and you go for a ride tuesday PM, come on out & show me what a good running RGS is like.
I've got a customer CB900/1100 big bore here i've just sorted & a top gear roll - on would be interesting....

Greg
 
I really do like happy endings.... :o

Of all the things my Dad told me when I was a lad, three statements have always remained with me to this day.

1) Think simple.
2) Only handle a piece of paper once.
3) When it comes to women, try all the chocolates in the box before choosing the best one.

I failed miserably on the 3rd (but I'm happy), but the first two have always stood me in good stead.  :P

Cheers

DoC!

 
Hi Steven,

Glad you got a simple solution.  I do now recall finding a needle circlip "unclipped" from one needle of my Mikunis, but it had all stayed in position.  In that case it was because I had used a slightly wrong sized circlip on an incomplete bank of carbs I'd got from a wrecker.  Went and ordered three new needles and circlips from the Suzuki dealer after that! 
I have heard of Triumphs using these same carbs ingesting needles, with predictably nasty results.  Not sure if that was due to them becoming unclipped, or breaking due to wear which can also happen.  Worth checking in any case.
Good to be back on the road with such a simple solution though, enjoy.

Cheers
Steve B
 
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