I need some help with a problem I i stop using my xj 11 max for a period of time the gas leaks through my carbs and fills the oil sump with gas only if i don't turn off the pet cocks, any ideas guys?
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Welcome to the site. Sounds like gummed up/worn float valves. XJ's also have o-rings that go around the float valve seat that tend to fail. If the bike sits on it's centerstand, it leans forward a bit. The overflowing fuel runs thru an open valve, past the rings, and down into the crankcase. Wouldn't recommend running it with contaminated oil, not too good for the crank bearings.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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"Moved by the spirit of Christmas"
Needle and seats rarely get gummed up.
Needles get a "wear" rings grooved into them and then they start to leak.
Time to replace them. (the needles, not both the needles and seat)
"Z1 Enterprises" seems to have the cheapest price for needles.
Do a search for the word "Simichrome" for details on re-conditioning the seats.
I'd re-type up a detailed explaination for ya.... but the neighbors just left to do Christmas shopping or something... and I want to get over there before they get back and kick over their kid's snowman."Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)
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I'd re-type up a detailed explaination for ya.... but the neighbors just left to do Christmas shopping or something... and I want to get over there before they get back and kick over their kid's snowman.Tim Ripley - Gaithersburg, MD
1981 XS1100 Special "Spoiled Rotten" Just sold - currently bikeless!!
23mm float height
120 main jets
42.5 pilot jets
drilled stock airbox with K&N
Jardine 4 to 1 Exhaust
spade fusebox
1st and 2nd gear fix
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