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Old 12th May 2012, 06:08 PM
misty misty is offline
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Default carbs leaking

got the throttle linkage sorted now I am using r1 carbs and r1 fuel pump but when i turn on the key fuel comes out of the 4 intakes on the carbs any idea what the problem is do you think the pump is too strong or the carbs need cleaned anything would be a help
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Old 12th May 2012, 09:31 PM
ayjay ayjay is offline
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If there are float valves in the bowls beneath each carb then the needles may be stuck or gummed up.
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Old 13th May 2012, 09:16 PM
baz-r baz-r is offline
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you have got them mounted at the same angle as thay where fitted to the bike?
also most bike carbs can only take a low pressure fuel input.
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