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Fuel pours from carb

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littlewing78:
I ride a 99 KX 500. Any time my bike is at any kind of an angle I get a lot of fuel flowing from the vents on the carb.  I have cleaned the carb and checked that the float is not sticking and its fine.  I am brand new to this so I don't really know what else to look for.  Any suggestions? Thanks

martinfan30:
Sounds like the float needle if worn. Get a new seat/needle.

snoopjonnyjon:
How much of an angle are we talking? Will it leak when on the triangle stand?

Mine won't run over when on the stand, but it doesn't take much more angle than that. Are you sure there is anything wrong?

flyingfitz:
Get a new float valve from sudco and reset the float level to 18mm.

Fitz

littlewing78:
If I am sitting on the bike and I lean over to adjust my boots that is enough angle to make it leak.  I will have to look at the carb more thoroughly.   

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