Teddy Posted July 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 10, 2009 I just started my bike ('01 RSV) and gas started running all over the floor. I pulled the lower cowls off and it's coming from the tube (vent?) that ends at the top of the cowl. There's one on each side (the right one is spewing). It looks like these tubes come from a plate between the front carbs. I've only had the RSV a month, so I haven't ever torn into it yet; just trying to get a clue before I pull the tank/seat etc. Stuck float? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 10, 2009 Take a screwdriver and tap on the bowls with the handle, see if that cures it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted July 11, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2009 Once ya get yer carb floats to re-settle slap some SeaFoam into the gas tank....then drive it like ya stole for a couple hunnert miles. Boomer.......who's even warshing his jeans in SeaFoam now and it prevents MonkeyButt too.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted July 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2009 Boomer.......who's even warshing his jeans in SeaFoam now and it prevents MonkeyButt too.......... Next, he will be using it, for after shave............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted July 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2009 That what we call a true Venture rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 11, 2009 I just tapped on the carbs and started it up and still have fuel coming out of the vent tube. ALSO noticed gas dripping from left muffler; consistant with float problem? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted July 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2009 Each carb bowl, has a drain. Find the drain screw ( opens drain valve ) and drain each carb one at a time, with fuel pump running. Float valve is sticking open, this is a common problem on these carbs. Might be time for a new fuel filter also. Best to put a dose of Sea Foam in fuel before you start the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks George...I've dumped some SeaFoam into the tank, I'm assuming that the drains are the hex cap screws w/ the ports next to them. I suppose if I measure the gas as I drain the carbs, the one with the most gas in it is the bad boy. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2009 Next, he will be using it, for after shave............. Doesn't everybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted July 12, 2009 George-as of tonight the fuel problem seems fixed. A can of SeaFoam in the tank and repeated draining of suspected bowl + some tapping and I think we're OK. I'll run the rest of the tank through tomorrow before my trip on Wed. Is one can (pint) to a tank too much? It's about double what the can says. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted July 12, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2009 Yes heavy dose for a start, but I advise keeping about 1/4 can per tank for several tanks of fuel. But most likley you got it fixed. It would also be good idea to run tank down to reserve, or farther, then completly drain the tank. ( Add some HEET, before you drain that last gallon ) ( use it in the lawn mower ) At petcock. Now start over with all new fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossKean Posted July 12, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 12, 2009 After a mega dose of Seafoam, it is probably a good idea to change your oil. Depending upon the state of the upper end of your engine, a lot of crud can make it into the oil. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted July 12, 2009 I ran it just enough this a.m. to warm it up and verify that the float was unstuck then did the oil/filter. Sure enough, thin and stunk like gas (actually measured the used oil and probably had about 1/2 pint of gas in it). I guess my crankcase has been flushed. Drained some more gas at the petcock and topped it off, so I should have a fairly "normal" seafoam/gas mix now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted July 12, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2009 Got any pictures of the exact location of the drains on the carbs, I know I will need it one of these days. With that being a common problem, I would like it see the write up with pics in the tech section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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