update and of course questions

[oldyam80sg]

I went to my storage unit today and went to start the bike.#2 carb(2nd carb body from clutch side)leaks a little gas when sitting for any length of time.It doesn't do it when its running and only that carb body leaks from the side facing the airbox.I turned the petcock to off but it will still leak.I started the bike and drove to my Moms house 8 miles away.It started to shudder at around 2 miles into the ride.I continued to ride and finally reached the house.I immediately sprayed water on all 4 cylinders.#2 was slightly warm at best.I took out all the plugs and all were a very light brown except #2 it was wet with gas.I took the spark plug wire for #2 and took off the cap and cut a small piece off the end and reinstalled the cap.I replaced the plug and started the bike.I sprayed some water on #2 cylinder and it was as hot as the other cylinders.Could this have been my problem with the cylinder not firing hence the wet plug? Took the bike for a drive after installing new plugs and all were a light brown color.But my biggest concern is the #2 carb leaking.

[stereomind]

sounds like a stuck/misadjusted float or a malfunctioning float valve.

by now you might have gas in the crank case and the oil will need to be changed.

The carbs will need to come off so you can inspect the float valve assembly and figure out why it's leaking.

hope that helps...


Vlad

[Ken Talbot]

Re: update and of course questions

Originally posted by oldyam80sg
#2 carb(2nd carb body from clutch side)

Just for reference, oldyam, the carbs number from the left side of the bike - when you're sitting on it looking forward. Your "#2 from the clutch side" is actually your #3.

Sounds like you may have sorted out part of your problem by clipping off the sparkplug lead and reattaching the plug cap. Now, get the leaking float valve and the leaking octopus fixed and you'll have it made.

[olebiker]

Ken the clutch is on the left side.

[Rasputin]

Hey Olebiker. I dont know about your XS11 but my clutch is on the right side of the bike. My clutch handle is of course on the left. When i am sitting on the bike of course.

[olebiker]

I assumed he was talking about the clutch lever. Guess I was wrong.

[Ken Talbot]

Originally posted by olebiker
I assumed he was talking about the clutch lever.

Oops, I never even thought of that, olebiker. Of course you're right that the 'clutch' is on the left and the 'brake' is on the right. Communications, eh?

[olebiker]

I think you read it right Ken.

[egsols]

I dunno, I just use a sharpee when I get new boots and mark them on the toes with an "L" and "R". That way I always have a reference.

[olebiker]

Hot damn Ernie I am not alone