carb problems
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Squid
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carb problems
just got a hawk always wanted one here is the scoop bought this 98 hawk for $1,000 dollars the bike has sat around for 9 years or so it has 4,200 miles on it. it was taken to the dealer about a year and a half ago to get it running again they got it running rebuilt carbs and such guy lost interest again bike sat for the rest of the time again. i broght it home got a new battery it turns over but leaks gas out of the front carb vent line iam assuming all the vent and emisions stuff has been removed do to the open vent line any help would be great thanks
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Superstock
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The rear main will be a little larger than the front.
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Squid
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alright got the carbs back on no more leak bike still wont start believe i have fuel now dont know about spark will check it tomorrow how long should i leave the chocke on turning it over till it pops or till it starts, thanks for the help guys
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Check for PIVLR = possible inadvertent vacuum line relocation.
Make sure the vacuum line to the petcock is on the left side vacuum port. The bottom port is the diaphragm vent and should be left open. It's a common mistake after removing the tank for the 1st time...I know.
Oops, I just remembered it's PVLIR = petcock vacuum line inadvertent relocation.
I never have been good with acronyms with more than 3 letters.
Make sure the vacuum line to the petcock is on the left side vacuum port. The bottom port is the diaphragm vent and should be left open. It's a common mistake after removing the tank for the 1st time...I know.
Oops, I just remembered it's PVLIR = petcock vacuum line inadvertent relocation.
I never have been good with acronyms with more than 3 letters.
Last edited by VTRsurfer; Jan 10, 2011 at 09:14 PM.
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SuperBike
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From: South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
It's probably not a sync problem.
If it was flooded, you probably have fouled plug(s). Take the plugs out and spray with contact cleaner and let them dry. Then check for spark.
Keep the choke (enrichment jets) on until the engine starts.
If it was flooded, you probably have fouled plug(s). Take the plugs out and spray with contact cleaner and let them dry. Then check for spark.
Keep the choke (enrichment jets) on until the engine starts.
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