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  • Sandwichmascara
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Carb issues

    Hey bike been running sweet for a little while now but this morning she was bogging a little then would pick up and fly?

    did notice carbs leaking fuel a little too? I didn't have a chance to look but was from carbs as late for work and i still have a few hours left before I can have a look before the ride home any ideas?

    for note its a 78 gs750 with slider carbs running pods (yes they are attached and yes are K&N ) like I said been running sweet for a while to be honest too sweet never had it running this well till this morning when the above happened.
  • Sandwichmascara

    #2
    Hey Guys its all fine number 4 carb had a sticky float needle (think that's what its called) i freed it up with some Carb cleaner and problem sorted.

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    • Guest

      #3
      You may want to have a good look at your tank for rust. Glad you got it sorted.

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      • Spyderman

        #4
        if you had a float stuck then you should change the oil as there is most likely gas in it and it will thin it out

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        • tom203
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          • Aug 2010
          • 8925
          • Norway,Maine

          #5
          Originally posted by azr
          You may want to have a good look at your tank for rust. Glad you got it sorted.
          Yes and check petcock for correct operation- no fuel should flow (in "on" and "res" spot ) when engine is off if you have a vacuum petcock.
          1981 gs650L

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