Leaking petrol!

bradderz · L Plate Warrior Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Karma :

hi i have a Yamaha sr125 and every time i go to my bike there is a puddle of petrol underneath. i am pretty sure it is coming out of my carb from the little tube that comes out of the bottom, but i do not know how to fix it.

does anyone have any ideas?

thanks

tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

That would be the overflow,
I think either the float height is wrong
or the float is getting jammed when tipping it over.
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bradderz · L Plate Warrior Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Karma :

ok so how would i go about checking the float?

thanks

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hi just check that the drain screws are nice and tight.

Have a read of this thread,
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=164975
might be useful or click on search in the top right and type in float valve. Should bring up loads of info.
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Needle jet worn or dirty.
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Zeeky · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Karma :

i had a time, when my reserve tap was leaking... when putting it back in place, i tightened the screw a bit too much.. and that caused a little leak...
not sure about the carbs.. its probably them.. but if not.. it might just be something simple like that!??
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