YO Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi Birdies, Sometimes, due to dirt, rust or not riding for a while, the float needle valve can be stuck causing excess fuel to be admitted to the float chamber resulting petrol overflow through the overflow tubes. In most cases this can be solved by tapping with a screwdriver against the float chamber to release the float needle. Also a good suggestion is, when you have this overflowproblem, to drain the floatchambers by unmouniting the drainscrew and get rid of the dirt and water. @If this method does not work or occurs often you might have a worn needle or seat or other problems concerning the float chamber TOOLS Flat ringspanner A and flat hollow piece of metal B (original Honda tool-set) Ringspanner 12 Flat bladded screwdriver Hammer Remove the rear mounting bolts of the tank Pull the rear of each tank trim panel away from the tank to release the lugs from the grommets Raise the tank at the rear and put B between the tank and the batterybox (there is a space where you can fit B in) Slide A (through the hole at the rear of the tank)into B resulting in a secure work-position Look beneath the tank. You see two tubes (arrows) Those are the overflow tubes. One tube for carbs 1 and 2 and the other for carbs 3 and 4. Ascertain which tube overflows and follow it to the carbs.(1&2 or 3&4) Place a screwdriver on the floatchamber (bottom carbs) and tap slightly with a hammer on the chamber at several places. Repeat this proces by the other carb if you don’t get a petrolflowstop after a restart Tap not too soft and not to hard (you can cover the blade of the screwdriver with a piece of cloth to prevent it from scratching). Your floatneedle is released when the petrol overflow stops To prevent this overflowproblem, drain the floatchambers by unmouniting the drainscrew and get rid of the dirt and water. (Photo Haynes Manuals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 What is a float bowl? Had to do the same thing to my son's 90cc this last weekend. Good tip for any carbed bike. Great pictures with the post. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Very nice YO!!!! Thank you Kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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