Opinions (Pattern Part Carbs)

[dungbug]

As per title, I'm thinking of changing the carb on the GN. I know I can fit a slide carb to replace the diaphragm type that I've got fitted, which might be a good idea after learning the diaphragm types do suffer a bit.
I've found several places that sell pattern part carbs for reasonable money but I'm unsure how good they are. When I was into aircooled VW's I did use a pattern carb once and had nothing but problems with it, I also know a few people that brought new pattern carbs for their VW's and had nothing but problems with them.
Has anyone had any experience/know anyone that has brought a pattern part carb?
Ideally I would strip mine down and give it a clean to see if it solves the problems I'm having but I need to bike everyday & it's sods law something will break or not work once Iput it back together. Buying and fitting a new one would be more straight forward and would in theory keep me mobile.

Opinions please, thanks.

[wrighty]

Had a quick look to see..... on fleabay £40 ish for brand spankers carb.....but as the GN was chinese built anyway(no offence meant) dont think you'll have probs with fitting pattern parts.

Few Youtube vids with cleaning Gn carbs...have a look to see if its something you'd contemplate doing. Would be cheaper for rebuild kit and give you some experience.

[dungbug]

Cheers Wrighty, I thought mine was a Jap built (got a 'Made in Japan' on the I.D plate........Maybe they lied. ;D