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Leaking carbs
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:07 pm
by DevonCbx
Hi, I have an issue regarding a fuel leak somewhere in my carb bank. I was intending to pull the carbs of due to the fact I could not find the leak while the carbs are intact on the bike. I fired up the bike today to go for a spin.The bike still leaks a bit of fuel. I brought the bike to the local car was and as usual used the wand wash. After I washed the bike, I noticed so far today that the fuel leak had stopped after washing the bike. Is there any possible reason that the fuel leak stopped after washing the bike?. Thanks 
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:26 pm
by bdento59
Keep an eye on it, it may have been a hung float needle. It also may have been a dry o-ring that swelled upon contact with fresh fuel flow. Is this the first time you've been riding it in a while?
Leaky carbs
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:14 pm
by DevonCbx
Thanks for the reply. My CBX was leaking until last fall when I finally stored it for the winter. I did add some stabilizer into the fuel. I wonder if this had something to do with the carbs not leaking. This is the second ride I have done this spring. The first ride had a leak in the carbs. As I said earlier, I washed the bike today and the leak stopped. I'll see tomorrow if the bike leaks again. Could the stabilizer have anything to do with the carbs not leaking
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:42 am
by alimey4u2
They often show signs of leaking after storage when the rubber ( and carbs) dry out. With luck, the leak may stop when bathed in fresh fuel over time....It will just be a matter of time though as they will eventually need a refit...
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:47 am
by EMS
Make sure it is not the petcock leaking somewhere and the fuel runs down on the carbs. Other than that, as mentioned, a stuck float is a possibility.