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carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:24 pm
by joolsmi16
Today wanting to take the bike out for its first test ride, but noticed fuel coming out of one overflow tube while cranking (didn't start the bike) took the air filters off and when cranking the two carbs that the overflow is leaking has fuel visible.

The fuel is coming from two small holes on the top rear of the carb trumpet... the other two carbs that dont leak are dry..

Any ideas

thanks

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:17 pm
by joolsmi16
just started the bike and all seems fine no leaking / over fueling etc... does tick over a bit erratic.. but planing a good spin tomorrow..

whats the issue with it overfuels when cranking?????

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:19 pm
by thunderace
A sign of gummed up jets :peace:

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:22 pm
by hunter
Floats sticking in the carbs probably,may be some shit under the float needles.

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:53 pm
by Evilchicken0
I'd go with the float vales sticking.

Take the carbs off and give them a clean - take the floats off and lift the valve out then clean it all. Hold the floats up to the light and see if there's any petrol inside the floats. Do one carb at a time so you don't mix up any parts and pay attention to the main + idle jets, it's paossible to get them mixed up.

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:08 pm
by joolsmi16
removed the floats and cleaned no over fueling issues now..... :grin:

Re: carb help

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:16 pm
by Evilchicken0
Good news huh :grin:

I add a capfull of petrol treatment to my tank evey so often. It probably doesn't do anything but then I only do it once in four months. If you do use this stuff remember the instructions are for cars, and their fueltanks are a lot bigger than ours