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Offline kach_me

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Fuel "leaking"
« on: October 06, 2006, 04:39:20 PM »
Alright, came back from a mid-length ride and noticed that there was some "gassy smelling" vapor coming out of a drain tube on right side of frame at the buttom below my right foot.  I'm assuming that is some sort of overflow tube.  Anyone know why I got the vapors? 
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I'll add to the mix that the idle is all over the place (sometimes 11k sometimes 18k sometimes 25k) and it doesn't seem to be consistant with any other variable I can point towards...
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Re: Fuel "leaking
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2006, 04:46:52 PM »
wrong float setting/ sticky float on one or more carbs ?
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2006, 09:22:48 PM »
If it is idling at 11k or 25k - book it in to the Guinness Book of World Records

the "k" denotes thousands

but your problem sounds typical of the stuck float valve - that is not shutting off when the carb is full, then dumpng out the overflow tube/s....

see if you can locate which tube it is coming from when the bike is running and on the centrestand- then you can have a good look to determine where the problem may be... if on one carb only - try tapping gently the float bowl with the plastic head of a screwcriver - this might help just shake the valve a bit... :)

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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 09:36:42 PM »
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2006, 06:17:22 AM »
I'm mathematically challenged... thanks for pointing out my error (now I'm going to cry...  :'() 
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2006, 06:19:32 AM »
Seriously, though thanks... I'll try that tip...
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2006, 06:29:51 AM »
Try running some Seafoam gasoline additive through the system first.  Try adding some to the tank first, then directly into the carbs second.
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 07:05:56 AM »
Quote from: liaudio on October 07, 2006, 06:29:51 AM
Try running some Seafoam gasoline additive through the system first.  Try adding some to the tank first, then directly into the carbs second.

Great idea. It never hurts!!
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2006, 08:44:03 AM »
I live in the boonies... is Seafoam available at Wal-Mart or is it an automotive type item available at Advance Auto Parts... ???
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2006, 11:38:24 AM »
never mind... found some at the auto store.   It's in the tank now... I'll let you know. 
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2006, 02:04:31 PM »
Best off finding out where the problem is before you go treating something which may not fix or even be your problem... not arguing with seafoam treatment but do the extra yard and find out the cause of your problem.... then you know what it will take to fix it.... :)
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2006, 03:12:22 PM »
yea, I know... I just want to ride it without incident til the weather changes for good.  I won't have long to wait as October starts getting chilly and wet.  I'm not so bothered by the cold as I am the water.  Slippery roads and slippery wet leaves scare the hell outta me. 
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2006, 03:20:32 PM »
"Slippery roads and slippery wet leaves scare the hell outta me."

as should gas running down onto your bike
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2006, 03:29:28 PM »
yes DAD!  ;)
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2006, 05:08:55 PM »
I may be retired, but I'm only a few years older than you.  Def not your father:o

Just wanted you to sort it out correctly. The fast easy way is rarely the best way is all ;)
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2006, 05:38:31 PM »
hey Seaweb

you 45 and retired ???WTF???

did you win the lottery or something ??

just jealous  :)
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2006, 05:38:51 PM »
Thanks, I've been dreading taking the carbs apart and I guess I was looking for that little "nudge" to get me to do it.  

 ??? I gotta know though... HOW ARE YOU RETIRED AT 45?  Military... Lottery... Independently weathly... Sugar Momma... ???

You're turning into my hero!
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2006, 07:11:07 PM »
OK so I presume that site is You -  :)

I knew there was somehow to make money out of or through computers... :)
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2006, 07:23:16 PM »
"OK so I presume that site is You -"  yeah, I built that one 11 years ago. still going strong!
Each company pays a yearly link fee...there are hundreds............Many of these companies do  1-25 mil a year from their links.

Here's a site I bought this past summer, but I haven't had any time to get it beyond a runner just yet.
http://www.usedboattrader.com/
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Re: Fuel "leaking"
« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2006, 06:36:51 AM »
...damn... There goes your hero status... I was really hoping for the "Sugar Momma" angle.   
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