fuel leak
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: warminster pa
fuel leak
Ok I am sure this has been talked about before but I can not find exactly what I am looking for in the previous threads.
Here goes, I charged the battery and then let her run for about 20-30 min since I cant ride yet(foot surgery). Every thing was smooth and not a single drop of anything under the bike all winter, not a drop! Then went out side this morning before work and found a huge puddle of fuel under the bike. Looked at the bike and it is comming from the bottom of the carb (s&s). any suggestions / ideas.
By the way it was last night I ran it and checked it this morning just so you have the exact time frame
Thanks for the help in advance.
Here goes, I charged the battery and then let her run for about 20-30 min since I cant ride yet(foot surgery). Every thing was smooth and not a single drop of anything under the bike all winter, not a drop! Then went out side this morning before work and found a huge puddle of fuel under the bike. Looked at the bike and it is comming from the bottom of the carb (s&s). any suggestions / ideas.
By the way it was last night I ran it and checked it this morning just so you have the exact time frame
Thanks for the help in advance.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 792
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, NY
Did you shut off the petcock. If not, then the vacum check valve might be worn on the petcock. If you did turn off the petcock then there is something in the float bowl area that push past the needle.
Banned
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 787
Likes: 2
From: Western Wyoming
Haven't messed with an S&S carb. for many years. Had one on my shovel head. It was a great performer. Only draw back If I forgot to close the pet **** I risked filling the lower end with gas and washing the cyl. walls. gas every where if dirt got between the needle and seat.
Last edited by D2R; Apr 10, 2009 at 02:36 PM.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: warminster pa
Thanks for all the advice/help! I just wiped her down (all the leaked fuel) and took her for a spin for about 10 min. I parked her and it's been about an hour and no more leaked fuel yet!!! Any chance it was just the carb gunked up from sittn all winter?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo