Leaking fuel when on the side stand
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Leaking fuel when on the side stand
Guys, I need some help. Last week, on the way to a "toy ride" it happened again. When I put the bike on the side stand fuel leaks from the carbs, at least it seems like it leaks from the carbs. Tank was only 3/4 full and not near the filler opening.
The petcock is new and turning it off does not seem to have any effect.
Have any of u guys had this happen to U?
I intend to pull the plastic and see if I can see where it is coming from, problem is that it doesn't happen every time.
Any Help is truly appreciated!
The petcock is new and turning it off does not seem to have any effect.
Have any of u guys had this happen to U?
I intend to pull the plastic and see if I can see where it is coming from, problem is that it doesn't happen every time.
Any Help is truly appreciated!
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Nup ..mine has not started doing that as yet ..
.... I recon we are only going to have stabs in the dark until you at least inspect her thoroughly..
If it only happens on the side stand , it could be one of the bowls overflowing for some reason ...
check her out and see if you can spot where the stuff is coming from , then get back to us ..
.... I recon we are only going to have stabs in the dark until you at least inspect her thoroughly..
If it only happens on the side stand , it could be one of the bowls overflowing for some reason ...
check her out and see if you can spot where the stuff is coming from , then get back to us ..
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Yes, that's probably true. However, if more than one float valve is not sealing correctly, then there is nothing to prevent the flow of fuel from one carburetor to another, over filling the lowest one while on the side stand. It is possible to siphon from one carb to another by way of the "T" fitting between the carbs.
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Yes, that's probably true. However, if more than one float valve is not sealing correctly, then there is nothing to prevent the flow of fuel from one carburetor to another, over filling the lowest one while on the side stand. It is possible to siphon from one carb to another by way of the "T" fitting between the carbs.
Tomttt, you should smell the oil dip stick to see if it smalls like gas. If so you also need to do an oil change. I depends on how much fuel is actually passing, if any, to thin the oil.
I had a sticky float a few years ago and all I did was run a tank full with carb/injection cleaner and it removed the crap that was plating out between the needle and seat.
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I mentioned doing this because it may be the quick fix if you are lucky. There may be a hunk of crap like sand or something else that may not dissolve and you may need to take them apart. If you are lucky, the cleaner may be all you need. It doesn't hurt to try.