Nightrider Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 I don't understand these friggen Banshee carburators?I just re-adjusted the floats about a month ago and I rode twice since then.Now the overflow tubes start filling up slowly when I turn the gas on and I do have a high quality fuel filter. I purposely set the floats to the highest setting in the manuel,so It would seal up good when the bowls filled up.Now the one side is leaking again. I figure,the fuel needle and the seat is worn.how could this be?Its an 01'I have a 93'Cr500 and 86'cr125,not to mention a Yamaha Virago 1100 and 90'ex500.None of these other machines have ever had problems with their fuel needles or needed "ANY" adjustment to their floats. Is there a good aftermarket needle&seat that anyone could recommend?I'm F-ing sick of dealing with this crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 Is it possible that one of the floats has a hole in it? I have never had to touch my floats. They have ALWAYS worked just fine. I do not run a fuel filter, and I have clogged a jet twice since I have owned the shee, and I personally have never had a float stick or get crap in the needle valve. I think you have improperly adjusted your floats. My '96 has original needle valves in the carbs. No problem yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrider Posted November 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 No,I adjusted them right to the manuels specs. .800-.880 from where the bowl meets the body.I'm using the bottom of a dial caliper,so I know the measurement is right on the money.One side leaks,but the other won't unless I rock the machine side to side?They were within .005 of each other. Could the metal tang on the float be weak? Sometimes I'll stand the quad up when I spray it off,could this cause the float to stick?Its driving me nuts cause I'm sick of pulling the carbs off.Like I said,it would be o.k for a couple rides,then it will start pissing again. The worst part about it is,it doesn't effect the machines performance what so ever,its just annoying to see a puddle in my garage the size of lake michigan when I first walk in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinger! Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 I don't understand these friggen Banshee carburators?I just re-adjusted the floats about a month ago and I rode twice since then.Now the overflow tubes start filling up slowly when I turn the gas on and I do have a high quality fuel filter. I purposely set the floats to the highest setting in the manuel,so It would seal up good when the bowls filled up.Now the one side is leaking again. I figure,the fuel needle and the seat is worn.how could this be?Its an 01'I have a 93'Cr500 and 86'cr125,not to mention a Yamaha Virago 1100 and 90'ex500.None of these other machines have ever had problems with their fuel needles or needed "ANY" adjustment to their floats. Is there a good aftermarket needle&seat that anyone could recommend?I'm F-ing sick of dealing with this crap. ive got a similar problem the only difference is my carbs only do it when its runnin,after about half an hour the engine and rear shock cover is soaked with fuel,and i know how u feel im fed up of stippin and cleaning carbs for hours!!.i think ill take them to bed with me i could probably strip them down in my sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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