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I changed out everything in the petock when I got the bike, I have not changed all the o rings in the carbs though.
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Originally posted by huahuahauzi View Post
Check the petcock for leakage.
You may be able to check the needle valves and their o-rings by removing the float bowl drain plugs. Make sure you have checked the petcock first. If it is not leaking the fuel should not get replenished in the bowls.
by this I mean they should drain and then cease to have any fuel flow. Wait a decent amount of time to check this as the fuel will still drip a bit but it should completely stop if not then something is wrong.Comment
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How exactly do I check the petcock for leaks. Honestly, I'm not even sure what setting I have it on. There is no writing on the petcock. Just an arrow. And I found the bike runs best in a certain way.Comment
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Just went outside and double checked. The arrow on it is pointing straight up.Comment
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Heres a pic of my setup:
It only goes from 12 o clock to 6 o clock.Comment
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Nvm, i figured it out on my own.
No leaks from the petcock. However, it turns out that ive had it set to prime for basically the entire time I've had the bike (4 or so months).
Drained out all the oil. Turned the petcock to on. Put new oil in it.
Ran it for a little while, then ran it around the block pretty hard. No more oil came out of the airbox. Not only that but it idles just fine now, and runs better and faster.
Problem solved.
Unfortunately the problem was I'm an idiot.Comment
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Keep an eye on the oil level jsut to see if it rises.
If it does you may have a leak past your needle valves or the o-ring that seal the brass insert that houses them.
Oh and we are glad you are ok.Comment
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