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mxracer264 · 07-05-2009, 07:03 PM

I went riding today on my g2 moto R1 and the over flow gas tube kept leaking out gas. i checked the gas screw on the front of the carb and it was tight. you guys have any ideas???

trackstar · 07-05-2009, 07:13 PM

Your float is stuck or out of adjustment.

chaddy721 · 07-05-2009, 07:14 PM

tap the sides of the bowl area..float could be stuck..

mxracer264 · 07-05-2009, 07:48 PM

i just clean the carb before i rode today? b/c it was leaking before i cleaned it today and after. how can that be adjusted or lubed??

trackstar · 07-05-2009, 08:20 PM

No lube, you just need to set the float level properly and make sure it's not bound up.

hollywood213 · 07-05-2009, 08:22 PM

thats them carbs, they leek gas all the time

mxracer264 · 07-05-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollywood213

thats them carbs, they leek gas all the time

so these carbs are known to leak ???

trackstar · 07-05-2009, 08:52 PM

All carbs will leak if the float is stuck or adjusted wrong.

T Bolt USA · 07-06-2009, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxracer264

so these carbs are known to leak ???

you float needs adjusted , a common dirt bike maintenance procedure
why not call or email G2 moto or your dealer

kawaklx · 07-06-2009, 07:02 AM

there is also a pin that holds the float in sometimes it gets wedged against the bowl check that first

stevos50nuts · 07-06-2009, 08:03 AM

clean the pin. Dont be afraid to take it appart

stevos50nuts · 07-06-2009, 08:04 AM

i got a brand new mikuni vm 26 i"ll sell you

mxracer264 · 07-06-2009, 08:19 AM

those mikuni vm 26 carbs are junk i got one on my ttr with 150 kit. im about to take it off and just run the bigger jets in my stock carb. i had that carb before too much of a pain to get it jetted right. thanks for all the help with the info on the floats i will clean it all out tonight

G2Moto · 07-06-2009, 08:28 AM

like mentioned above, check the float level, but also check the float pin/needle. I've seen them leak due to varnish/gunk buildup around that pin. Just be gentle with it because there is a rubber coating around the head and sides of that pin/needle.

Also, make sure that the carb is sitting straight. If need be, loosen the clamp on the boot and rotate the carb.
Mike

stevos50nuts · 07-06-2009, 08:28 AM

ohhh...ok

mxracer264 · 07-08-2009, 08:08 AM

ok i have tried everyone's input on here about this leaking gas. i cleaned the carb out again took the floats out and the pin cleaned it with air and carb cleaner. put it back together. then made sure it was level. The damn thing still leaks out of the over flowtube probobly a drop of gas every other 30seconds. you guys have any other ideas???

T Bolt USA · 07-08-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCRKid

you float needs adjusted , a common dirt bike maintenance procedure
why not call or email G2 moto or your dealer

again adjust the float

trackstar · 07-08-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCRKid

again adjust the float

+1

You need to adjust the float level. Take the float bowl off, hold it upside down and adjust the tab until the mold marks on the float are parrallel to the carb base.

Trick Daddy · 07-09-2009, 04:13 PM

One more option...though not as probable...
I have a Thumpstar with a gas cap that was cross-threaded at some point and it sometimes carves off little plastic pieces when removing/installing it. The pieces will sit in the fuel tank and can get sucked into the float bowl eventually. Mine was leaking really badly one day and I removed the float bowl and actually removed the drain screw on the 22mm carb only to find that the fuel drain screw would not seat all the way shut because the plastic pieces were holding it open a bit. I just removed the plastic pieces and it worked just fine. Any pieces of junk will do this, as you don't need to have a problem like my gas cap issue to cause this.

....just goes along with the earlier post about not being afraid to take things apart and clean stuff...

mxracer264 · 07-09-2009, 10:11 PM

sounds like i many hve dirt and stuff down behide the floats but not any plastic's lol

07-05-2009, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
mxracer264 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: fort washington,MD Posts: 63	G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? I went riding today on my g2 moto R1 and the over flow gas tube kept leaking out gas. i checked the gas screw on the front of the carb and it was tight. you guys have any ideas???

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trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? Your float is stuck or out of adjustment.

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mxracer264 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: fort washington,MD Posts: 63	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? i just clean the carb before i rode today? b/c it was leaking before i cleaned it today and after. how can that be adjusted or lubed??

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trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? No lube, you just need to set the float level properly and make sure it's not bound up.

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stevos50nuts 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Weymouth, Ma. Posts: 429	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? clean the pin. Dont be afraid to take it appart

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07-06-2009, 08:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
mxracer264 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: fort washington,MD Posts: 63	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? those mikuni vm 26 carbs are junk i got one on my ttr with 150 kit. im about to take it off and just run the bigger jets in my stock carb. i had that carb before too much of a pain to get it jetted right. thanks for all the help with the info on the floats i will clean it all out tonight

07-06-2009, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
G2Moto Advertiser Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 698	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? like mentioned above, check the float level, but also check the float pin/needle. I've seen them leak due to varnish/gunk buildup around that pin. Just be gentle with it because there is a rubber coating around the head and sides of that pin/needle. Also, make sure that the carb is sitting straight. If need be, loosen the clamp on the boot and rotate the carb. Mike __________________ www.g2moto.com Last edited by G2Moto; 07-06-2009 at 08:30 AM.

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stevos50nuts 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Weymouth, Ma. Posts: 429	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? ohhh...ok

07-08-2009, 08:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
mxracer264 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: fort washington,MD Posts: 63	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? ok i have tried everyone's input on here about this leaking gas. i cleaned the carb out again took the floats out and the pin cleaned it with air and carb cleaner. put it back together. then made sure it was level. The damn thing still leaks out of the over flowtube probobly a drop of gas every other 30seconds. you guys have any other ideas???

07-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Trick Daddy PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 75	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? One more option...though not as probable... I have a Thumpstar with a gas cap that was cross-threaded at some point and it sometimes carves off little plastic pieces when removing/installing it. The pieces will sit in the fuel tank and can get sucked into the float bowl eventually. Mine was leaking really badly one day and I removed the float bowl and actually removed the drain screw on the 22mm carb only to find that the fuel drain screw would not seat all the way shut because the plastic pieces were holding it open a bit. I just removed the plastic pieces and it worked just fine. Any pieces of junk will do this, as you don't need to have a problem like my gas cap issue to cause this. ....just goes along with the earlier post about not being afraid to take things apart and clean stuff...

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07-09-2009, 10:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
mxracer264 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: fort washington,MD Posts: 63	Re: G2 moto r1 leaking gas?? sounds like i many hve dirt and stuff down behide the floats but not any plastic's lol