Bike has been sitting for about 4 weeks (03 nightrain). Changed oil and wanted to circulate into system so I tried to start. It tried to start but then quickly "just cranked". Looking down I saw gas pouring out of carb puddling onto case. No noticable line leak. Leak appears to be coming from a port at mounting face where back plate mounts (face has four holes, three tapped for back plate and one at top left (looks like a port)). Any suggestions what might be the problem or what to do.

 

Float stuck. Turn off the fuel & start the bike. Let it run out of gas. Turn the petcock back on & watch for a leak. Usually it will cure itself but if it persists then you will need to clean remove the carb bowl 7 clean it out.

 

That's what the poll at work voted on, I'll try that, thanks

 

I agree, it sounds like a stuck float. If wfolarry's solution doesn't work you can always take the handle end of a screw driver and tap on the bowl after draining it. Sometimes that works and keeps you from taking the carb apart.

Jim

 

Make sure the gas didn't go in the crankcase...i know a guy that almost burnt up an engine...ME...