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Post by oldgeek on Nov 29, 2022 15:22:40 GMT -5
I ordered 2 pilot jets and 2 o-rings on Friday when I saw no Black Friday sale that would change anything at gforcemx. I got a notification that same day (11/25) that my order was shipped via FedEx 2 day. So today I'm thinking I should be seeing my jets anytime. Just got an email that my order was refunded because none of it is in stock. So I think my next option is to pay around $60 IIRC for 2 little pilot jets from overseas. It may be worse than that. I think one site wanted $57 to ship 2 jets. If only this carb used the 5mm pilot like the other 25 & 28mm Dells that I have. Anyway, it's clearly in need of a pilot jet so the one it came with isn't turned way out to the danger zone, but damn that's a lot of money for a couple of jets. I have that big set of jet drills if that will help. |
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Post by captincvmn on Nov 29, 2022 15:29:09 GMT -5
European shipping is ridiculous but I can’t swim there so I’m stuck with their costs. For some items the lower costs offset the shipping.
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Post by Lucass2T on Nov 29, 2022 15:48:01 GMT -5
Have you tried different sources than the usual ones? I mean, your carb isn't a unicorn which uses unicorn jets. Some other dellorto types must be using these jets too. Tons and tons of European bikes (and cars!) were equipped with dellorto's. Maybe try calling some bike shops? The ones specialized in vintage bikes and such.
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 29, 2022 16:35:23 GMT -5
Have you tried different sources than the usual ones? I mean, your carb isn't a unicorn which uses unicorn jets. Some other dellorto types must be using these jets too. Tons and tons of European bikes (and cars!) were equipped with dellorto's. Maybe try calling some bike shops? The ones specialized in vintage bikes and such. Basically just searching for "16690" or VHST pilot jet or idle jet. I've got 3 other Dells from 25-28mm and none of them use these. dellorto.co.uk says ~$35 shipped for 2 jets and 2 o-rings. Shipping is actually cheaper than GForceMX right here in the US. I may get 3 to be sure I'm covered. Current is 33. I was going to get a 35 and 38, but I think I'm gonna add a 40 so I shouldn't have to worry about pilot jets for another ~$10. EDIT : I just ordered... but I had the wrong conversion rate. I thought it was Euro. Wasn't thinking. It's GBP. So what I thought was about $45 wound up being $57. Shipping still cheaper than GForce even with the correct exchange. |
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Post by geoffh on Nov 30, 2022 16:04:58 GMT -5
Just for interest,here in the UK I can post a small parcel (up to 2kg) to the USA for around £15,I would ask any suppliers why they demand so much for shipping,you can take a short cut of having it delivered to a UK address and then forwarded on it takes bit of time and a PayPal account just pm me.
Geoff
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 30, 2022 18:19:02 GMT -5
The pilot jets finally arrived yesterday. Exactly a month from the order date.
I put in a 38 (up from 33 original) and adjusted the mix screw. It's now out only a reasonable amount (1.5-2 turns). Not a great test though, since it was an unusually warm 60 degree day. Maybe it's enough that when it's cold again I can adjust it without the mix screw on the verge of falling out.
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Post by Lucass2T on Dec 31, 2022 6:49:29 GMT -5
I would ask any suppliers why they demand so much for shipping They're a shop, they need to make money. If you calculate the efforts and time someone has to put into that order and risk avoidance that has to be taken (and paid), you'll get to such a number. But yeah you can save some money if you can find a UK resident to help you out. Tsimi (user from Japan) helped me out a couple of times orderding stuff from Japan. |
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