Major fuel problem

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by chaindrive

I think you are right on the fuel valve, it was in the wrong position and caused all this problem.

For the whole picture, you needed to read and understand the answers BEFORE mine too.

The valve being in the wrong position did ***NOT*** by itself cause your problem.

The needle valve in the carb must be stuck open at the SAME TIME to cause excess fuel flow.
You still need to be concerned about that needle valve and float because that is what actually caused the problem. If they are working right, you can leave the fuel valve set on PRIme all the time with no ill effect.

And I absolutely agree that you should NOT mess with the valves.......or anything else for that matter......until you get your excess fuel problem figured out and solved.

ONE thing at a time, please !!!

P.S. You do make a good point about getting the battery away from the gas fumes for charging. :whistle: