> One other thing you need to be concerned with while performing aerobatics.
The
> carburetors are float equipped. If you get into a negative "G" situation,
when
> performing a roll or loop, the floats will shut off the fuel to the
engine, which
> will result in instant quiet up front. However you will be able to restart
once you
> are back upright .
Hi Jim,
On most carbs, the float lets a chamber fill with petrol, so if the float
closes the valve, the engine will normally rung for quite a few more seconds
(I get about 30 seconds from my bike).
Cheers,
Mark.
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