Fuel in the air cleaner assembly

[mrlmd1]

If it runs out of the carb that means the needle valve in the float bowl is not closing properly. Run some Berryman's or Seafoam through it periodically to keep that and the jets clean. And only use prime if the bike has been sitting for weeks and weeks, and then only for maybe 10 seconds to allow the bowl to fill up again if it was empty.

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Ok, thanks. I would assume gaskets needed replaced, but I havent dont much with carbs before.

A buddy of mine has a '70s BMW that has foam floats and he is regularly complaining about replacing them every few years.

The carb uses an oring that seals the bowl so there is no need to replace. Just smear a bit of grease on the oring. Sounds to me like your inlet needle has some debris on the tip and is sticking open. This will cause fuel to dribble out the overflow ven passage and into the airbox. The new Ethanol in our fuel is developing a BAD reputation for clogging carbs over extended periods of non use. Add some Ethanol specific fuel treatment from now on and you won't have any more issues.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Road_Clam

The carb uses an oring that seals the bowl so there is no need to replace. Just smear a bit of grease on the oring. Sounds to me like your inlet needle has some debris on the tip and is sticking open. This will cause fuel to dribble out the overflow ven passage and into the airbox. The new Ethanol in our fuel is developing a BAD reputation for clogging carbs over extended periods of non use. Add some Ethanol specific fuel treatment from now on and you won't have any more issues.

I started using StaBil in the gas for all of my small engines when I found out that this 'junk' gas (ethanol-loaded) had ruined the gas line and carb gaskets. Since then, I haven't had a problem with it in the tractor, my bike, or any other small engine.

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by OldNTired

I started using StaBil in the gas for all of my small engines when I found out that this 'junk' gas (ethanol-loaded) had ruined the gas line and carb gaskets. Since then, I haven't had a problem with it in the tractor, my bike, or any other small engine.

Make sure you use the Ethanol specific Stabil (I think it's the green color) or Stabil marine (black). And yes, Ethanol is now being determined to attack certain types of older "non-Ethanol" compliant rubbers.