Petrol in the air box

[andyharding]

Just doing routine maitenance yesterday and removed the air filter to blast it out and there was a small amount of petrol in the air box. Is this normal. Or do i have a more serious problem on my hands.

[Grinch]

My air filter smelt of petrol, and I ask the all knowing Sid Squid and he said - "What? That's normal".

So I would expect a little blow back.

[getyerkneedown]

Agreed with Grinch.

When i removed mine it smelt of petrol too. I cant say that there was any in there to actually be noticable, but there was a definate smell of petrol in the box.

If Sid say's it's normal, it's normal.

[sv_rider1990]

mine has petrol in it hasnt caused a prolem yet as long is it aint flooding in it i should think there is going to be a bit of a blast back as stated.

[andyharding]

Thank God for that. I though i had another problem on my hands for a minute

Cheers for the speedy answers chaps.

[tranx]

Perfectly normal, it's just a bit of blow back from the carbs. Happens on my SV and my Ducati.