Leaking carb failed MOT

[redsoul]

1992 paralever r80gs failed mot today because of a possible tiny leak from right hand carb where bowl joins carb.
Took apart thinking maybe a dodgy gasket but found there is no gasket,checked other carb and no gasket either.
Is there supposed to be a gasket where bowl joins carb

 

[Kenny]

Oh yes, definately !!

 

[redsoul]

Thanks Kenny....just watched a utube clip showing how to clean/service bing carbs....what's so bloody annoying is that I took carbs to a classic bike specialist 2 years ago to be ultrasonic ally cleaned and refurbished.
If you want something done right do it yourself lol.

 

[Kenny]

No problem...don't forget to use OE gaskets...fit better and help choke work properly

 

[PW Cymru]

Changed mine today, about £4.80 for the 2 from BMW.