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400exbat
10-26-2002, 08:48 PM
I seem to be losing a noticeable amount of gas from the hose that comes off the bottom of the carb and hangs loose under the bike. It seems to be heaviest when I am on steep terrain or really bouncing around in the roots and rocks. Is this normal
? Anybody out there know what this is. the bike runs fine.

250x
10-26-2002, 09:54 PM
its normal to run out while pulling a wheelie. but if its running out while just banging around then your float bowl is too full. you ned to take it apart and adjust the float.

Houser Cannondale
10-26-2002, 10:09 PM
thats pretty normal for a carb. as long as its not doing it when its sitting still or all the time its probably alirght if it just dribbles. but if you have a steady stream or alot of gas coming out, you might wanna check your needle valve or float level in the carb.

400exbat
10-27-2002, 11:44 AM
IT doesnt do it when sitting still, only when bouncing around. How easy is to adjust the float? Would that adjusment affect how the bike would run.