Carb Drip Sheild?

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The carb flange spacing is much too wide for a Commando (or any Norton twin, I would say.)
So, whilst indisputably a 'thing', I don't believe it has anything to do with a Commando.
 
Actually a drip deflector would have been a good idea for the Mark3. The inevitable drips from the Amal carbs fell directly on the starter motor and would wash off the motor bearing lubricant.
Back in the day I got tired of replacing starter brushes and cleaning out the motor case and just kick started it.
 
Bob Z. said:
Actually a drip deflector would have been a good idea for the Mark3. The inevitable drips from the Amal carbs fell directly on the starter motor and would wash off the motor bearing lubricant.
Back in the day I got tired of replacing starter brushes and cleaning out the motor case and just kick started it.
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Seems a bit "iffy" to be dripping a flammable liquid onto a starter motor, what with all the sparking that can occur on the motor commutator points!
 
I'd rather have a can of 'Never Push' of 'Break Proof' to put on things.
 
Bob Z. said:
Actually a drip deflector would have been a good idea for the Mark3. The inevitable drips from the Amal carbs fell directly on the starter motor and would wash off the motor bearing lubricant.
Back in the day I got tired of replacing starter brushes and cleaning out the motor case and just kick started it.
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Seems like a shield over the starter rather than a drip deflector under the carbs would be better.

If course if you're tickling your carbs so that it's drowning the starter you might want to tickle less.
 
It'd be more use as a mask in the current climate!
MK3 commando my arse !!!!
 
I've thought about making one for the SS clone. Put a drain with a hose on it so the tickle juice goes to the ground instead of all over the back of the motor. I mix my own fuel and the stuff I put in leaves a green and slimy sheen after a few tickles. I've never seen one on a Commando although I do remember seeing one on some old Britbike, BSA, maybe.
 
I'm as anal as anyone, and more so than most, about keeping my bike clean. Dribbling ticklers leave gas stains on the bowls and on the top of the crankcase. Now that there's a chrome starter motor under the carbs, gas stains are even more unacceptable. I keep a rag in the pocket of my jacket and simply wipe the bowls dry after tickling. All done with one hand. What's the big deal?
 
maylar said:
I'm as anal as anyone, and more so than most, about keeping my bike clean. Dribbling ticklers leave gas stains on the bowls and on the top of the crankcase. Now that there's a chrome starter motor under the carbs, gas stains are even more unacceptable. I keep a rag in the pocket of my jacket and simply wipe the bowls dry after tickling. All done with one hand. What's the big deal?
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You keep the rag in your pocket?
Doesn't your pocket smell of petrol?
 
baz said:
You keep the rag in your pocket?
Doesn't your pocket smell of petrol?
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I dunno... I don't put my nose in my pocket :)

But part of the procedure is watching the tickler and stopping as soon as fuel is evident, so there's not a lot to absorb.
 
Danno said:
It always pains me to see someone pumping a tickler up and down repeatedly like it has a diaphragm. Someone should teach these folks to just hold it down until it weeps and done.
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Somebody told me that's how most floats get punctured, though not sure where the tickler hits it without having one to hand (no pun intended)
 
Danno said:
It always pains me to see someone pumping a tickler up and down repeatedly like it has a diaphragm. Someone should teach these folks to just hold it down until it weeps and done.
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I saw a video of Jay Leno pumping the ticklers on his Norton. I would've thought he'd know better.
 
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