The Postie Bike thread

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Bliknêrs

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I went to fetch the yellow Postie bike yesterday. Original thread is here : https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=103295.0

Here's a pic from where it stood for about 20 years:
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It was covered in chicken shit, but has been washed down by my eager little helper and fellow restorer.
Now standing in the garage.
So we thought we'd take a chance and see if it starts.
Got spark, fuel in the tank and compression.
Keys broken off in the ignition, so we turn it on with a screwdriver and start kicking.
Nothing.
Take the carb off and ...
Hang on, isn't there supposed to be a needle and seat in the top of the carb?
 
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