350 Model 40 with TT9 carb.

Thanks Andy.

I am new to the bike and although I can start it, it is by no means a one kick special. In fact it can take up to 20! I haven't worked out what choke, retardation, throttle it prefers for easy starting, so I haven't ventured out yet. Don't want to stall and have to walk it home. Keeping it going on my drive is hard enough and it spits a puff of smoke from the bell mouth every time I blip the throttle. I suspect it needs a good clean and resetting.

Are all inters that LOUD?

Regards

Paul

Previously andy_marks wrote:

Hi Paul

TT carbs don't have the facility to adjust the tickover so they do just stall. I use one on my Inter and you soon get used to keeping it running, if it runs well when you are on the go I'd stick with it.

A concentric carb is a good alternative if you don't want to have to put up with no tickover though. I also know a couple of guys that have modified there TT carbs to allow them to adjust the tickover, I must have a look and see how they actually did it at some point.

If you are fairly new to the bike, I'd carry on as it is for a while and see how you get on

Regards

Andy

Thanks Michael. No, I hadn't seen that.

Paul

Previously michael_sullivan wrote:

Paul:

Did you see this recent string about a similar problem?

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/819462037?b_start=0#257425089

Hi there,

Thought I'd just give an update. I decided for now to change my TT carb for an AMAL Mk1 concentric. I see this as a temporary measure while I get used to the bike. It's now an easy starter and idles away nicely while I get my gear on and off I go. I've kept the TT for when I'm confident enough to re-fit it.

Next issue to address is the gearbox. Finding 3rd and 4th is a nightmare! I'll post another thread on this one!

Regards

Paul

Thanks David.

I'll have a search for that thread and also check what's in my gearbox.If the linkage isn't right, could that explain why Iget first and second, but when I go for third I get neutral?

Paul

Got home and checked gearbox lube. It is full, with ST90 gear oil. Is that thick enough?

thanks

Paul