New problem

[teck_mountain]

Mark, TC thanks for the advice regarding the loud shifting. I feel confident that I don't have to worry about it.

New problem that came up is gas spilling over into my air box. And I don't mean just a little I mean a lot. The first time i forgot to shut off the gas. Whole tank trained out the box. This happened when it was on level ground and on the middle stand.

I cleaned it up and changed the oil. It appears to be a constant problem. Alway leaking. Pulled the carbs this evening and turned then over. The #1 float was a lot lower that #2, 3 and 4. Also all four carb are dirty. I'm talking grit and what not.

What the best way to clean these. What other advice, (other than taking it into a mechanic) can you offer

Thanks

[xssiveone]

What other advice, (other than taking it into a mechanic) can you offer

First off, do not take it to a mechanic.. if you're lucky enough to find one that is willing to work on it, chances are good he will have never seen one before. Consequently, you will only have to complete the repairs yourself anyways. Might as well do it yourself and get it right the first time.

The first time i forgot to shut off the gas

Not sure what model you have, but all XS11 m/c came equiped with a vacuum operated shutoff, either in the petcock (standard model) or in the "octopus"(special model) If the shutoff is working properly, there should be no fuel flowing from the tank when the engine is not running. This would be the first place I would start. Rebuild kits are around $30-$40 I believe. Once the petcocks or octopus is fixed, then move onto the carbs. In order to properly clean them, you must remove both pilot and main jets, as well as the idle mixture adjusting screw. (That is the one that the manual will tell you not to touch as it was preset at the factory.), as well as the float valve needle and seat. NOTE: Don't mix the parts from one carb to the next Carefully inspect the needle and seat assembly for wear. The needle will have a circle worn into it near the tip. Seeing it is OK, but if you can feel it (run your finger nail across it) it should be replaced. Same goes for the seat. If there are gouges or other surface imperfections, replacement is in order. Also, remove the top cover and remove the slide and needle assembly. Carefully check the diaphrams for holes. Once all parts have been removed, then clean them with spray carb cleaner, followed by compressed air. Then spray them again... and let it soak a bit this time. Then blow all passages with compressed air again. Safety goggles are a good idea here Once you have all the passages clean, then you can reassemble them. Quite often cleaning and adjustment is all that is necessary, without parts replacement.