Ryan***** Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Hi guys. Newbie here. 2000 Yamaha banshee, stock besides a boost bottle. So I left my banshee in the garage, and didn't turn off the fuel at the petcock. Came back a week later, all my fuel had leaked onto the ground. It appears like its coming right from the two 'overflow' tubes that run down from the carbs to the bottom of the frame behind the engine. I am not sure if this is expected behavior, or if the carbs should be stopping the fuel, and not letting it overflow regardless if I left the valve on. Also, I really want to go ride today, the motor starts and runs fine, will it be fine to run with this leak until I get it fixed? I would assume its fine cause instead of letting it overflow, I'm using the fuel while its running. Please let me know, I appreciate the help guys! If it's been covered 1000x, let me know, I tried a simple search, and figured it would be easier to post a new topic. Thanks. Edited March 8, 2009 by Ryan***** Quote
bbcmudtruck Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 Sounds like the floats are sticking, or not set properly. Its ok to ride, but obviously you should fix it when you can. Quote
AKheathen Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 welcome, your float needles are leaking. if it's a slow leak, then just shut the fuel of when you stop. buy some new ones, clean your carbs out, and you should be fine. only do one carb at a time, because you can mix the bowls and slides, and it won't run right :thumbsup: Quote
bbcmudtruck Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 How do you know he needs new float needles?... Check the float levels first and make sure they are not sticking.... Quote
locogato11283 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 ride it, but make sure you start shutting your fuel off when youre done riding. you need to get the needles fixed. it may require putting in a couple new ones. its no big deal, just need to get it done. Quote
AKheathen Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 How do you know he needs new float needles?... Check the float levels first and make sure they are not sticking.... Slow leaks durring storage usually denote hardened needles, IME. Quote
locogato11283 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Posted March 8, 2009 its also possible the floats are just out of adjustment. they may not be adjusted to go up enough to shut the flow of fuel off. Quote
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