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Message started by Suzukisavvy on 02/22/14 at 15:49:40

Title: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Suzukisavvy on 02/22/14 at 15:49:40

When the suzuki savage is running gas doesnt leak out of the overflow valve but when shutoff about 3 or 4 dropps of fuel dropps out of the carburator overflow tube. What is the problem? Bike:1998 Suzuki Savage :-/

Title: Re: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Michael L on 02/22/14 at 16:55:10

it is your float needle valve that doesn't seal off the gas when the float bowl is all filled up.. Either it's your float height, or the needle itself.. I would say change the needle, and in the same process check your float height, but it's probably ok.. It's a common problem for older bikes that the rubber on the needle, which is supposed to make the seal, gets old and looses it's capability of sealing..

Title: Re: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Suzukisavvy on 02/22/14 at 17:19:46

its not a continuas leak. just when i shut it off right away a few dropps accumulate and drip to the crank case it might be even one drop since gas spreads out over a surface so quick and its about the size of an apple, the wet spot that it leaves. should i just let it leak or should i fix it?

Title: Re: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Michael L on 02/22/14 at 17:31:52

I wouldn't wan't my carb to be dripping, even if it was only one drop.. The fix is pretty easy and cheap.. If you run into any problems I will be glad to help you..

Title: Re: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Suzukisavvy on 02/22/14 at 17:40:47

Perfect! i am familiar with carbs but where can i get a new needle? i know to drain the carb and to take off the 4 screws take the float pin out and i can easily get to the needle correct?

Title: Re: Carburator Overflow Problems
Post by Michael L on 02/22/14 at 17:48:27

Yep the needle just sits in a small groove on the float and is easy to remove.. Just bring the needle to any motorcycle workshop, and if you're lucky they will have one that'll work. Else they would have to order one for you..