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Technical Motorbike Help

Ziggy needs a Carb

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Ziggy needs a Carb

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Karey
In: Barnsley
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I think *Ziggy needs a new carb. That's probably why he's been temperamental just lately..

I took him out last week and only got 1/2 mile and had to push him home again

Really wanted to get out for a ride while I'm off work, but don't think he's gonna play nice.

I've looked on Ebay, only seen one to fit my bike for £31.25 anyone know where I might get one cheaper?

*For those that haven't met Ziggy.. he's my mental Chinese Zhongyu 125

Karey @ 10/05/2013 22:33

Sprint900
In: leeds
Posts: 298
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Suspect a CG125 carb may be similar,plenty of them in breakers,ZY125'S are a chinky copy of a CG.

Sprint900 @ 10/05/2013 23:24

Karey
In: Barnsley
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Thanks Sprint yeh been told its probably a Honda engine copy although the style is Suzuki GN

Karey @ 10/05/2013 23:50

Emzed
In: Pickering
Posts: 7151
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Try Reg Oates at Pond street Kaz ;) If he's got one I'll come and fit it for you :-)

Emzed @ 11/05/2013 02:04

Bikeabill
In: Hull /Hessle
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if its been stood awhile Kaz it my just need cleaning

Bikeabill @ 11/05/2013 02:44

JP
In: Birmingham
Posts: 11175
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As Bill say's there is no reason you should need a new carb maybe an air filter and good clean out. give us a ring if your need to

JP @ 11/05/2013 07:26

Karey
In: Barnsley
Posts: 6971
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Thanks Em, Bill and John

I'm gonna give him a clean out first, see if that works.

Em.. I'll go see Reg if he still wint work... will keep you all informed....

Watch this space........ >.< xxx

Karey @ 11/05/2013 09:07

JP
In: Birmingham
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Make sure you seal it when refitting or bike will run very weak and have very little power could even bugger her completely

JP @ 11/05/2013 12:34

Karey
In: Barnsley
Posts: 6971
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John...........How Very Dare you! Ziggy is MALE!

Well I drained the carb, but the battery's flat, and it started raining and I got titty-lip on.. so I gave up

Someone's gonna have a look at it with me tomorrow...so fingers crossed

Karey @ 11/05/2013 15:49

JP
In: Birmingham
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What's Titty-Lip or shouldn't I ask ?

JP @ 11/05/2013 17:09

Karey
In: Barnsley
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lol... Munk on... the hump... threw mi teddy arta cot.......took mi bat n ball 'ome..

Duz that mek sense nah?

Karey @ 11/05/2013 17:11

Holmfirthgirl
In: Larkfield
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Kaz - ahm still trynna mek these midlanders speke proper laike, so it may take JP a while to respond !

Holmfirthgirl @ 11/05/2013 17:17

Karey
In: Barnsley
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Haha Stells.... we may be on a mission to nowhere...but hang in there

Karey @ 11/05/2013 17:55

xj
In: London
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So if i go out with a titty lip on i need to take a bat and ball to play rounders with a monk riding a camel while dodging teddies and using prams for a wicket. By 'eck you northeners get up to some weird stuff.

xj @ 12/05/2013 11:21

Karey
In: Barnsley
Posts: 6971
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hahah xj.. that med me chuckle.. and by eck lad we dunt arf av sum fun oop norf

UPDATE: .. emptied the float, checked the air filter.. and tried again..
Battery flat
Luckily Ziggy has a kick start aswell (I'm just too weak and feeble to use it) ..

Wouldn't start on kick either, checked spark plug ( fairly new one! ) no spark

Put old one back in.. managed to get him running.... eventually..and run him for a fair bit to get some charge in the battery.

Maybe I don't need a new carb after all?

So going for a new spark plug tomorrow..and hopefully I'll be able to get out for a little ride before I'm back at work.

Karey @ 12/05/2013 19:48

davidneale
In: London
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Karey It's amazing what a little TLC can do . I suppose Ziggy is like most men. lol

davidneale @ 12/05/2013 19:55

Karey
In: Barnsley
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Hahah David.. that's so true

Hope all's good with you?

Karey @ 12/05/2013 20:36

davidneale
In: London
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All good with me Karey and I hope you are good to.

davidneale @ 12/05/2013 20:40

Karey
In: Barnsley
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Good..

Yep I'm fine and dandy! Had a bit of an 'off' year and not been to any rallies or many meets, but hoping to make up for it this year.

Hopefully catch up with you at one or two of them.

I'm having a birthday bash in July.. everyone's welcome

http://www.bikermatch.co.uk/sites/bm/events/event_details.asp?event_id=4176

Karey @ 12/05/2013 20:51

davidneale
In: London
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I might just do that Karey. I have been looking for events for June and July. I will also check out the forum for your birthday

davidneale @ 12/05/2013 20:59

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