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Old November 19th, 2020, 06:46 AM   #57
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Name: Gordon
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Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R

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MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ View Post
Wow!
TBH...the pictured body required replacement...the float valve seat was badly corroded, damage hidden by discoloration until full cleaning revealed. As we are messing with fuel here, no way I'd knowingly allow them into use....a sticking float valve the byproduct of seat damage....obvious, serious stuff confirmed in testing...fully justifying body replacement.

Thankfully, I had a perfectly usable salvage body here, enabling a reasonably priced repair and service....adjusted/ finally wet tested with perfect fuel levels and operable float valve. Back into service again!
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