Super E leaking

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Apr 27, 2025 | 03:08 PM

AJSHOVEL

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Super E leaking

Right before I put the bike up for the winter, she started leaking like crazy out the overflow while running. It had been leaking some for a while when parked, so I just remembered to shut off the petcock. Ordered a needle and seat over the winter and today was the day to fix her for good. Took off the carb, disassembled the bowl, cleaned well, put in new seat and new needle, checked float level and assembled. Put carb back on the bike, hooked up the fuel line, turned on the petcock and fuel poured out the overflow, lol!!!

So much for a 20 minute fix!

Apr 27, 2025 | 07:06 PM

LowriderFXS

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Take the float out and see if will actually float in some gas or if it is compromised.

Apr 28, 2025 | 08:00 AM

Racepres

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And...If the Float really Floats (they almost always do) learn to set the Fload Height...Properly.. so many folks think this is Esy, that S&S had to make a How to Video.