stvmaier Posted February 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2009 Hi all. I just synched my carbs today(first time!!) thanks to the article in the tech section!! And I was wondering if theres any way to check/adjust the Fuel mixture... The reason I ask is it "smells" rich to me at idle,maybe thats normal...I don't know.... Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted February 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2009 Sounds more like maby a sticking float valve, or an actual leak. I would check all the fuel supply lines going to each of the carbs. Try some SEA-FOAM, 1/2 can for a couple of tanks of fuel, to make sure not a sticking Float Valve. Check the Overflow rubber lines, that run down behind the engine from the top of carbs. See if any sign of fuel there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted February 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2009 Check the Overflow rubber lines, that run down behind the engine from the top of carbs. See if any sign of fuel there. I don't get any liquid from the hose but when I park in the garage there are a lot of fumes from here. Is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted February 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 7, 2009 Fuel Smell without a actuall Leak is usually a Vacuum Leak somewhere beneath the Carbs. Could be only the Rubber Plugs where the carb Balancing Device hooks onto, or the Carbs don't it snug in to Rubber Boots or the Rubber Boots are cracked. Let the Bike run on Idle and tale a Can of Brake Cleaner or anything else flammable and spray carefully Part by Part the Suspects. If the Idle raises, you found the Culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted February 7, 2009 Scott, after a fill-up in the summer and then parking it in the garage I get a fuel smell to. I think it's the fumes escaping through the tank vent. I think that's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted February 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2009 Scott, If you smell raw gas while you are driving or just starting, it can be poor mixture. If you can make it over to Freebird's maintenance weekend, you might be able to use the ColorTune to check the mixture. It worked for me up at PIP last year. It is kind of a pain, but works great. I purchased a ColorTune from a member recently. If you can get to WI when the weather warms up, we can take care of it. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecount Posted February 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2009 Sounds more like maby a sticking float valve, or an actual leak. I would check all the fuel supply lines going to each of the carbs. Try some SEA-FOAM, 1/2 can for a couple of tanks of fuel, to make sure not a sticking Float Valve. Check the Overflow rubber lines, that run down behind the engine from the top of carbs. See if any sign of fuel there. GeorgeS Never heard of this stuff. So what is "Sea-Foam" ? And what does this stuff do for the performance of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted February 8, 2009 Sea foam is a fuel stabalizer/cleaner. Removes varnish from carbs,removes moisture from fuel. I use it as a stabalizer when I put 'er up for the winter,then periodically through out the riding season, I put some in as a fuel system cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecount Posted February 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 9, 2009 Sea foam is a fuel stabalizer/cleaner. Removes varnish from carbs,removes moisture from fuel. I use it as a stabalizer when I put 'er up for the winter,then periodically through out the riding season, I put some in as a fuel system cleaner. Thanks So were would I get a can of this? and is Sea Foam the brand name? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted February 9, 2009 Yea...sea foam is the name...plastered all over the red & white CAN. I get mine at Farm and Fleet.....but I think you can get it at Wal-Mart or just about any parts store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest retusn Posted February 9, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 9, 2009 You can also get sea foam at Walmart for about $6. I used it and hopefully fixed my problem of a sticking float. Will run it thru occasionaly to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted February 9, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 9, 2009 http://ccspecialties.org/seafoam.jpg Click on the image of the can above to go to Seafoam's web site. Read the MSDS for safe handling. Seafoam is a fuel system cleaner that also has alcohol to dry and liquid water out of the fuel (a big problem for boats stored in the water due to condensation in high humidity environment) and fuel stabilizer. To save a few bucks if you are just wanting the fuel system cleaner properties of Seafoam as an alternative is to use Coleman, or other brand of Camp Fuel at about 50% the concentration that you would use Seafoam as it does not have the alcohol that Seafoam has. I found this at www.answers.yahoo.com After reading the MSDS for both products, I would have to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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