utadventure Posted May 19, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 19, 2012 when we've got a long, fun ride coming up. Two years ago, when our local riding group was heading to Boise for a rally, she took the opportunity to demand a little extra attention. She started spitting fuel from the overflow. After a few attempts to fix the issue on the bike, I came time to install the spare set. I enjoyed the ride the put the original (rebuilt) set back on. All good! Time for another rally, this time in St. George where we can ride Zions Natl Park, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, etc. She's starting to insist on some extra attention..... new tires, front and rear, brake pads all around. Got the new tires on yesterday....nice ride improvement. Today I put in the new rear pads and then moved to the front (right) brakes. All was going well until one of the four pistons wouldn't press back in. I tried everything I could, clamps, water pump pliers.... lucky to have a spare caliper, so, I switched them out. Installed the new pads and bled the line. All is good. Time to go spend a week riding in just a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted May 20, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2012 sumtimes--- "You jus' gotta do what you jus' gotta do....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted May 20, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2012 dano what was the cause of the gas coming out of the over flow and what did it take to fix just want some insite as i will be going thru mine some time this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 20, 2012 dano what was the cause of the gas coming out of the over flow and what did it take to fix just want some insite as i will be going thru mine some time this week NOT using Sea-Foam!!!! Dirty fuel. Sticking float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted May 20, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2012 :sign yeah that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted May 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2012 well i got the same problem dirty fuel not using seafoam sitting up for 3+ years only i inheated this problem thinking about running a full can of seafoam thru it first before i have to dismantel and then take it to a pro to fix my screw up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 20, 2012 A carb rebuild cleared the problem except with one of the carbs. A short/sharp blast of compressed air back through the overflow tube, dislodged whatever remained in the float valve seat and I haven't had a problem since. Got the suggestion right here on VR.org. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 20, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 20, 2012 Now don't forget the Sea-Foam to keep things from gumming up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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