thumbs Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have an 89 XT350 with about 16k on it. I put her in the garage and went out of town for a day. When I got back she was sitting on a very damp area of concrete. The carbs had leaked. Ok I figure the needle valves stuck or some such thing. I haven't looked at it yet but am wondering if there is any particular thing these things do that I should look for? She ran great so I would like to do as little messin with it as I can. I am wondering if I take the bowels off and squirt some carb cleaner in there if that may do the trick? thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have an 89 XT350 with about 16k on it. I put her in the garage and went out of town for a day. When I got back she was sitting on a very damp area of concrete. The carbs had leaked. Ok I figure the needle valves stuck or some such thing. I haven't looked at it yet but am wondering if there is any particular thing these things do that I should look for? She ran great so I would like to do as little messin with it as I can. I am wondering if I take the bowels off and squirt some carb cleaner in there if that may do the trick? thanks Gary I'd be inclined to do a visual check on broken fuel lines first mind, but aye it sounds like its yer float chamber sticking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbs Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks Nev Yeah I really haven't looked at it yet but plan to tomorrow. Just wondered if these things had any problems other than the normal when fuel is on the floor. I guess that's the price you pay, once in a while, for not shutting off the fuel. LOL I got this bike a while back with 6K on it. Other than change the oil and lube the suspension I really haven't done a thing to it. Oh yea I put one plug in it once. LOL Looks like we are almost neighbors. I grew up in Media and live in Souderton, just north of Lansdale, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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