roosthrower Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 They leak from the over flow tubes at the back of the carbs. I replaced the float level controler things and they still leak. It's the little brass piece with the o-ring that you had to take the floats out to replace. Can someone give me some advice on what to try next. Quote
brugal Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 Im having problems with a leak in the carbs to.I only got one responce .Im keeping my eyes on your post.Wish I could help ,good luck... Quote
Travis's Banshee Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 Where do you live? My R leaked like crazy when the temps dropped below freezing. I'd suggest checking your float level first if its leaking from the overflow. Does it leak all the time? At an Idle? When its just sitting there not running? Any info will help. Quote
superchicken Posted February 29, 2004 Report Posted February 29, 2004 check your float bowl drain screw.some times they rattle alittle loose or the get a bit of dirt in them and makes them leak out the overflow.mine leaks some times and stops.just ordered 30mm's to fix the problem Quote
roosthrower Posted February 29, 2004 Author Report Posted February 29, 2004 I'm in texas and it isn't freezing. I checked the float levels and they were at the stock specifications. I'll check the drain screws tomorrow because its dark and I'm to lazy to do it now. The carbs leak all the time. At idle, when I'm riding, and when it is sitting there turned off. What I have been doing is turning off the petcock and letting it idle until it burns the rest of the gas in the carb before parking it. I'm tired of doing that. Quote
vmaxup Posted March 2, 2004 Report Posted March 2, 2004 did you check the height of the float level upside down and 21mm from the alluminum surface not the gasket surface. you must also bend them so they both are 21 mm not just one. Try this use your mouth too blow into fuel inlet then close the float bowl if you cant blow air it is sealing it is your float height. How are you checking it? If it leaks your needle and seat are bad under the float. or just some dirt in there. Quote
die_infidel Posted March 2, 2004 Report Posted March 2, 2004 I have the same problem since the day i bought it from dealer. I tore em apart several times cleaning replacing parts and got nowhere. I posted it in here to and they all said clean the carb LOL so i dunno nothing works. Still is a mystery to me and makes me mad. Quote
vmaxup Posted March 3, 2004 Report Posted March 3, 2004 its the height off the floats. you must make shure both floats on both carbs are right, they say if you jump allot you should check them more often. I have had like 5 people need this fixed and the main problem is the float level. There is not much room for error. Quote
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