CM102203, Needle Seat, Aprilia, Derbi, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Gilera, Piaggio
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Genuine
Piaggio
Parts
The Needle Seat is number 1 in the part drawing below.
The Needle Seat is number 3 in the part drawing below.
Please note this part replaces the following parts:
478276, AP8550516
- Brand(s):
- Aprilia, Derbi, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Gilera, Piaggio
- Part number:
- CM102203
- Description:
- Needle Seat
- Stock Availability:
- If your part is not in stock, it will take 3-5 days to reach MSP
Price: EUR 40.54 inc. VAT
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Ian Herpe
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Mr rik booth
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Great source for MC parts. Time and time again I have bought parts for my Kawasaki Versys-X 300 and MSP has delivered every time. Thanks MSP. Highly recommended.
Tormod Kayser
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Good quality parts, well packaged and superb delivery service.
John Morgan
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Fast delivery. Good range of products.
Dean
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It’s easy to find the part you need, given the bike schematics. Received fairly quick, original part, fits perfectly, so my zx12r is chargin the battery once again. Happy with MSP.
Janos Hajner
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Supplies and delivered with no fuss fast the exact parts ordered.
John
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Reddy
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The best in the world, thank you!
Tomislav Rugole
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They had the right part in stock. Price was ok. It was sent and delivered promptly. All good!
Matthew Duffell
The Needle Seat is a genuine spare part manufactured by Piaggio so you have peace of mind the Needle Seat part being sold by Motorcycle Spare Parts is both original and new.
The Needle Seat, carrying the manufacturer part number CM102203, is an essential OEM replacement automotive part compatible with several popular brands, including Aprilia, Derbi, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Gilera, and Piaggio.
Functionally, the needle seat is an integral part of the motor's carburetor system. It works closely with the float needle to control the fuel level in the carburetor bowl, a factor that substantially impacts the engine's overall performance and efficiency.
In more detail, as the carburetor bowl fills with fuel, the float raises, which, in turn, pushes the float needle into the needle seat. This action effectively blocks fuel flow into the bowl, preventing flooding. As fuel is consumed by the engine and the level in the bowl drops, the float lowers, pulling the needle from the seat and allowing more fuel to flow into the bowl. In this way, the needle seat is instrumental in achieving a delicate balance that supports optimal engine operation.
Regarding its type, the CM102203 Needle Seat is a metallic, precision-engineered part designed to withstand continuous contact with the float needle and the chemical harshness of the fuel. Its design and materials are chosen for durability and resilience, aiming to provide reliable performance over long usage periods. Maintaining a properly functioning needle seat is critical for the effective operation of the carburetor and, by extension, the engine.
