PETROL POURING OUT? - SV650.org

30-01-06, 10:58 PM

hya guys-
was bored- started me bike up to tick it over(an annoy the neighbours)

2 mins after start and it ticking over nice..petrol all over the floor??...

any idea why?..> its just pouring out.

do I look as high as possible and work me way down>> could it be a loose clip or can the frost(not garaged) crack a petrol pipe???

any input ??

I know i gonna have to take the seat off and raise the tank and start her again and see wot happens... dam i hope it aint anything major..

30-01-06, 11:00 PM

Yeah, try and see whats leaking, take a pic then circle it in paint or something and post it up

30-01-06, 11:04 PM

Curvy = Stuck float needle? Pointy = no idea

30-01-06, 11:10 PM

stuck float needle...hmmm- does that mean a strip down !

30-01-06, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

stuck float needle...hmmm- does that mean a strip down !

Means taking the float chamber off the carbs, taking the carbs off the bike, proping the tank up, nah not really

Check its coming from the float chamber over flow first

30-01-06, 11:39 PM

there's a recall starting up here in the states for leaking fuel tanks on the fi models 03-06 I'll find the forum and get back to ya.

30-01-06, 11:40 PM

ok here it is http://forum.svrider.com/index.php?topic=55674.0 It looks like it's just California bikes. Worth a look see.

30-01-06, 11:44 PM

its an 02....

I hoping its justa fuel line loose..

Sid Squid · 31-01-06, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svrash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

stuck float needle...hmmm- does that mean a strip down !

Means taking the float chamber off the carbs, taking the carbs off the bike, proping the tank up, nah not really

Check its coming from the float chamber over flow first

Stuck floats/needles are very unusual nowadays, usually it's a crud on the float needle, which will require your removing the carbs to sort out, but it's worth giving the float bowl a tap-tap-tap lightly first, try using a screwdriver handle, it might loosen things up. If that fails then you'll have to remove the carbs.

31-01-06, 08:37 AM

Ok guys thanks..
I really wish I was mechanical like sid - but then I am young!!.

no serious I may have to do a night class or similar..... I am very envious of you guys that know all the technicaities and can diagnose from a description...

30-01-06, 10:58 PM	#1
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	PETROL POURING OUT? hya guys- was bored- started me bike up to tick it over(an annoy the neighbours) 2 mins after start and it ticking over nice..petrol all over the floor??... any idea why?..> its just pouring out. do I look as high as possible and work me way down>> could it be a loose clip or can the frost(not garaged) crack a petrol pipe??? any input ?? I know i gonna have to take the seat off and raise the tank and start her again and see wot happens... dam i hope it aint anything major..

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30-01-06, 11:00 PM	#2
Saint Matt Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, try and see whats leaking, take a pic then circle it in paint or something and post it up

30-01-06, 11:04 PM	#3
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	Curvy = Stuck float needle? Pointy = no idea

30-01-06, 11:10 PM	#4
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	stuck float needle...hmmm- does that mean a strip down !

30-01-06, 11:39 PM	#6
Jimmie Guest Posts: n/a	there's a recall starting up here in the states for leaking fuel tanks on the fi models 03-06 I'll find the forum and get back to ya.

30-01-06, 11:40 PM	#7
Jimmie Guest Posts: n/a	ok here it is http://forum.svrider.com/index.php?topic=55674.0 It looks like it's just California bikes. Worth a look see.

30-01-06, 11:44 PM	#8
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	its an 02.... I hoping its justa fuel line loose..

31-01-06, 08:37 AM	#10
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Ok guys thanks.. I really wish I was mechanical like sid - but then I am young!!. no serious I may have to do a night class or similar..... I am very envious of you guys that know all the technicaities and can diagnose from a description...