carb help

[joolsmi16]

Today wanting to take the bike out for its first test ride, but noticed fuel coming out of one overflow tube while cranking (didn't start the bike) took the air filters off and when cranking the two carbs that the overflow is leaking has fuel visible.

The fuel is coming from two small holes on the top rear of the carb trumpet... the other two carbs that dont leak are dry..

Any ideas

thanks

[joolsmi16]

just started the bike and all seems fine no leaking / over fueling etc... does tick over a bit erratic.. but planing a good spin tomorrow..

whats the issue with it overfuels when cranking?????

[thunderace]

A sign of gummed up jets

[hunter]

Floats sticking in the carbs probably,may be some shit under the float needles.

[Evilchicken0]

I'd go with the float vales sticking.

Take the carbs off and give them a clean - take the floats off and lift the valve out then clean it all. Hold the floats up to the light and see if there's any petrol inside the floats. Do one carb at a time so you don't mix up any parts and pay attention to the main + idle jets, it's paossible to get them mixed up.

[joolsmi16]

removed the floats and cleaned no over fueling issues now.....

[Evilchicken0]

Good news huh

I add a capfull of petrol treatment to my tank evey so often. It probably doesn't do anything but then I only do it once in four months. If you do use this stuff remember the instructions are for cars, and their fueltanks are a lot bigger than ours