BrockMoto Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 I think it is just my float...but if the shee is off and the gas is on the left carb leaks pretty bad from the little hose hanging there... and I think it even leaks a little while riding... but I can't be sure because I am moving!!! any way can you tell me the best and most efficient way to clean the carb and fix this??? Thanks Colin Quote
Animalman294 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 Take the carbs off and clean them, which includes the bowls, main jets, pilots, slides, everything. But yes it sounds like your float is sticking on the one side................. :thumbsup: Quote
BrockMoto Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Posted January 5, 2007 Take the carbs off and clean them, which includes the bowls, main jets, pilots, slides, everything. But yes it sounds like your float is sticking on the one side................. :thumbsup: thanks man Quote
fastbanshee8 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Posted January 5, 2007 It could also be a bad needle and seat, that's above the float. If you clean the carb, and it still leaks, then it's time to replace the needle and seat. Quote
bansheesmoke Posted January 6, 2007 Report Posted January 6, 2007 It could also be a bad needle and seat, that's above the float. If you clean the carb, and it still leaks, then it's time to replace the needle and seat. Ya its gotta be the floats. There always either sticking or bouncing out of adjustment. So just take the carb off and take it COMPLETELY apart jets and everything spray everything out with carb cleaner and maybe measure the float height. It should be right about 21 or 22mm not sure which one. and put it back together and it will stop leaking. Ive had this problem many times. Quote
dajogejr Posted January 6, 2007 Report Posted January 6, 2007 21mm is the correct setting for stock carb floats, you measure from the gasket surface (no gasket) to the top of the float with the carb tipped upside down. Honestly, flip it upside down, the flat part on the bottom of the floats should be level...that's good enough. Take some compressed air and blow those carbs out...removing all jets and brass beforehand. Then...take some copper speaker wires, and poke/clean around the holes the jets go in, and needle and seat.... That should square you up again. Quote
Fastrat Posted January 6, 2007 Report Posted January 6, 2007 Definetely float, if you find grass or something in there(like I have before) I would also check the petcock to make sure the filters are still attached and it doesn't reoccur. Quote
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