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kx500 leaking fuel out of bowl overflow whilst running and leaning over a bit.?.

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greencannon:
Is it possible the Carb and motor sit a little off angle in the aluminum frame, throwing off the measurement and level ? I've never had luck with measuring float level anyways. I have my own method that works great for me. Maybe the Boyesen oversized Fuel bowl would be a good add on in your case.

madmick:
green cannon yes you are right it does sit leaning slightly forward,never thought of that,.?.then ill  have to drop the level.i reckon ill do it 1mm at a time and work my way down in the fuel level (17mm height of the floats) first i will try and see if that fixes it if not i will adjust it to 18mm,but dont want to take it any further than that,so then i might try that boyesen over size bowl.?.as well as annoying it is also dangerous having petrol (gas) in your lingo spilling everywhere..if youse mob in the U.S.A. call petrol gas what do you call gas..?..always wondered about that..tanks man..crikey..did you know the pomms(aussie slang for english people) call cars motors and trucks lorries..?.mick.

greencannon:
I was thinking the Boyesen Superbowl would help with running a lower fuel level. This is all considering the angle of carb is really the problem.

The website doesn't list a Superbowl for KX500, but I know a lot of other bikes run the PWK39 carb. Do a little research to find a listing and part number

here is the link, scroll down page to find Superbowl

http://www.boyesen.com/cwo/OFFROAD/Products

HodaddyB:
Does the carb have a drain on the float bowl? opening the drain screw w/ a piece of hose like you'd use on the modified plug would get you to the same point, no?

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