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fuel is leaking from engine chain cover area
I have a fuel leak (well pouring) out from where there is the chain cover on the engine is and I took it off and the pin behind it was wet it was movable a little bit. I just bought this bike and don't know much about them so any help is great! ThanksTags: None
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Your carbs are leaking. You might want to check out the Newbie Mistakes thread linked in my signature.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by brkick3 View PostI have a fuel leak (well pouring) out from where there is the chain cover on the engine is and I took it off and the pin behind it was wet it was movable a little bit. I just bought this bike and don't know much about them so any help is great! Thanks
Year and model of bike please.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Originally posted by brkick3 View PostI just bought this bike and don't know much about them so any help is great! Thanks
At least tell us what you have.
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#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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brkick3
Sorry. I own a 1983 suzuki GS450t is what it seems to be! First bike but Iv done work on a few cars and a Honda ruckus scooter.
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jbird7262
Could have a fuel bowl that is leaking, do you use the side stand? might be the drain screw, there are many things that could be possible.
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brkick3
I always have it leaned on the side. And it just randomly happened the other day it worked fine doe a little . Can u explain how to check what ur talking about because iv looked at the car and cleaned it not even 5 months ago.
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