Norton Commando 850 MKIII Service and Recommissioning. Part 27: Carb Problems Sorted

This video is part of a series covering the recommissioning of this 'Norvil' Norton Commando 850 MKIII Roadster. It was built by Norvil in 2012 using new and upgraded parts throughout, including uprated brakes, electrics, starter motor and various upgraded engine parts etc. etc. However, shortly after it was built (only 900 miles on the clock) the then owner decided they didn't like it (too high and heavy for them) and left it sitting in their shed - for 10 years! These videos follow the recommissioning of the bike after its long slumber. This particular video shows the carburettors being taken apart and new floats and float needles being fitted. This is because when the petrol was first turned on the right hand carb immediately flooded (petrol running out of it as soon as the petrol tap was turned on). With the new parts fitted the carbs are fine.

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Had a carb flood on me overnight (forgot to close the petcock) and had a puddle to mop up. Lucky no sparks. I've used a Q-tip in a small drill with a dab of Autosol to polish the needle seats. And new needles.