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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1313140021 Message started by mr.HUBA on 08/12/11 at 02:07:01 |
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Title: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by mr.HUBA on 08/12/11 at 02:07:01 I just bought today a 1996 LS650. The owner had previous problems with the bike through his dealership and his story was : "when i bought the bike, I had a bad engine and transmission and so the dealership replaced them both with newer engines. he still had issues with them and not running correctly so the dealership AGAIN replaced the two engine and transmission with new ones!" this time it was fixed for good. so the bike run well and he uses it daily for short work commutes. As me and my buddy inspected the bike for flaws, we found only very very minor cosmetic flaws (scratched exhaust, front right peg slightly bent, ect.) the bike was sound as he started it up with no problem. we took the bike for test rides trying it out at 60MPH down the empty roads near his work. I finally made the deal and was preparing for a 60miles cruise back to Fullerton from Lake Elsinor. The bike ran great on the highway and had no issues at all. perfect ride. I pull the bike into my garage and me and my buddy talk around it, rejoicing from our victory Haha. . . I leave the bike next to my car, and give my buddy a ride home. The bike sat for no more than 2 hours and as I came back eager to ride the bike more. . . . . .It did not start easily as it did before, it took two failed starts and then the third one with me reving the throttle a bit to get the bike to finally start. I let the clutch go as the bike was in neutral to let the engine warm up and it starts to slow down and then it dies. I then took the bike out to the road and I stopped at a sign and I noticed the engine slowing down as I stop and it died once again. I was suddenly not so happy about my recent purchase. I started the bike up again after 3-4 more failed starts and rode it back to my garage. I pulled it up and noticed that there is A GAS LEAK under my bike, i see a small puddle being formed and then it would stop. I fired up the bike again and turned it off and more gas dropped out of this breather tube. . . IS the tube connecting to the air filter box? or a carb? Im not 100% sure to where it leads to. . . but I wonder if you guys can help me out on my situation. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by mr.HUBA on 08/12/11 at 02:07:49 the bike, not too bad! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/LOGJAMMER/PhotoAug11110822PM.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/LOGJAMMER/PhotoAug11110939PM.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/LOGJAMMER/PhotoAug1183504PM.jpg |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by mr.HUBA on 08/12/11 at 02:08:32 what do you think of the decal? im not too fond of it but the guy was a label and banner maker and decided to put something there ahahaha |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by Demin on 08/12/11 at 04:43:52 I'm not a gold fan but it looks good.I like the decal,not overly done.As for thge gas leak,I'm thinking maybe the float is sticking.Did the bike sit alot?Try putting some Seafoam in the tank and take it for a long ride. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by serenity3743 on 08/12/11 at 04:59:05 You've got 2 vent tubes coming off the carburetor and not attached to anything under the seat. If the float sticks the carb can overflow into these vent tubes, so that's probably where the leak is. This could also result in too much gas flowing when running, causing an old- fashioned "flooded" condition, and this could be why it's dying: it's flooding out. I haven't used Seafoam very much, but Demin's recommendation sounds reasonable. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by Serowbot on 08/12/11 at 06:12:41 Test your petcock... Very common problem on a Savage... cheap and easy to fix... Instructions here...;)... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1251932429/1 |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by Bubba on 08/12/11 at 06:35:35 +1 6B7D6A776F7A776C180 wrote:
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by Mattdw on 08/12/11 at 07:58:48 Good looking bike...looks like you're missing the tool cover though. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by Mattdw on 08/12/11 at 07:59:40 That is a new(er) engine too...because the '96 did not have the bottom painted black on the engine. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by babyhog on 08/12/11 at 10:53:49 Unless somebody painted the bottom half.... Nice looking bike, looks mostly stock. I like the decal ok too. Agree with Demin, not overly done. And if you're into that kinda thing, it looks like it was done well, from what I can tell from the pics. |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by kimchris1 on 08/12/11 at 11:34:23 Nice looking bike you got there. It doesn't matter to me what kind of decal you have, as long as you like it. BTW, it looks good. I would do as Serowbot suggested, check the petcock. That could save you some time. Enjoy and good luck. :) kim |
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Title: Re: 96' LS650 GAS LEAK. . . Post by mr.HUBA on 08/12/11 at 21:03:55 This isthe bike w.o the decal muuuuuch better to me. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/LOGJAMMER/041d01b7.jpg And the color is a type of gold I guess. . . Aha But I see it more as a deep mustard yellow ahaha. Its growig on me, this is my first S40 after foolishly buying a Yamaha XJ700. It was sold 1 month ago and found this 100% better beast. As for the foam, sweeet Im going to try it out tommorow for sure. I see a nice ride long ride up and down the hills of fullerton and anaheim. And a stuck float huh? I hope thats not the problem but, i shall see where im at after the sea foam. .might as well check the pet thingy too, does that thread explain the use of the: PRI- ON- RESRV? Jus the pri and on i am questionable about. And THNKS guys :] any names for youre bikes? Im curious as to what others name thier bikes. . . |
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