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Jun 26, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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gas problem?

I had a guy tell me earlier that my carb was flooding because when I shut the bike off, the fuel filter bubbles. is that true?

Jun 26, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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More likely float needle sticking or float itself sticking.

Jun 27, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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Your fuel filter should not bubble, is it getting that hot that it's boiling the fuel?

Jun 27, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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I would think that if the float was sticking you would see fuel running out of the over-flow tube to the ground.

Jun 28, 2009 | 09:36 PM

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no leaks at all anywhere...not hot either. I don't know what the probem is or if there really is one.

Jun 28, 2009 | 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrett from Mississippi

I would think that if the float was sticking you would see fuel running out of the over-flow tube to the ground.

What I meant was the needle might be sticking in the closed position, at initial shut down thus not allowing fuel into the carb bowl.
Then when it sits the needle releases and fuel flows into the bowl.

Check to see if the needle or needle seat show any signs of damage.