Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

I have shaped a piece of aluminum to slide under all four carbs and funnel into a jar, works fine and quicker than attaching hoses. On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 10:50 PM Lar wrote: > Hi Keith > I put a plastic hose over the end of the *bowel drain at the bottom* of > my carbs,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Hi Keith I put a plastic hose over the end of the *bowel drain at the bottom* of my carbs, then back out the *screw on the side* of the carb. I picked up the hose at a lumber store but you could also try a hardware store. After I drain each carb into a clean jar I can look to see if anything

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Do you drain the carbs by just backing out the screw on the bottom of each carb? And would you do that if you are riding for months at a time? I basically keep stabil in the fuel all the time except maybe middle of summer riding season. Best, Keith 314-807-6005 > On Apr 3, 2017, at 5:19

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Well, after reading this thread, I should reconsider my diagnosis. Evidently, the floats might not be the sole culprit, and I'm going to look into getting the o-rings replaced. On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:17:26 PM UTC-4, Greg wrote: > > Wow. My 91 750 sits for 3 weeks sometimes and I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Black Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:34 PM Richard Potter wrote: > MY 700 HAS TAPPERED DRAIN SCREWS WITH PROVISIONS FOR O RINGS SO I ADDED > THEM > > Opps cop was on > > Are the drain hoses black or clear from the factory? > > > > *From:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

MY 700 HAS TAPPERED DRAIN SCREWS WITH PROVISIONS FOR O RINGS SO I ADDED THEM Opps cop was on Are the drain hoses black or clear from the factory? From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of geo-hawk allan Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2:57 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Seafoam !!! On 22 March 2017 at 15:17, Greg wrote: > Wow. My 91 750 sits for 3 weeks sometimes and I have no issues with > fueling at all. Lucky me? > > > > Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message > From: jrhoyt0895

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

Wow. My 91 750 sits for 3 weeks sometimes and I have no issues with fueling at all. Lucky me? Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: jrhoyt0895 Date: 3/22/17 8:52 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!