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2006 CRF230F Carb drain hose leaking

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:18 am
by pbeeny
I jetted my bike yesterday with the DynoJet kit stage two(1176)and it runs absolutely great!
The problem is, fuel keeps leaking from the carb drain hose. I never noticed this before so I'm not sure if I did anything to cause it.
From what I've read it sounds like a stuck float. Any suggestions on fixing this? I was thinking about spraying carb cleaner in the fuel line and let it sit for a while and then tap the carb with the handle of a screw driver.
Wondering if I should just bite the bullet and take it to the dealer and have them rebuild it. Any suggestions?

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:20 am
by walkmnn
take off the carb, pull the bowl off and the float. There is a spring loaded plunger, it looks like a square torpedo. Clean that. Sometimes a little dirt can get in there. Try cleaning it yourself first and save some money. Then take it somewhere to have them take a look at it.

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:53 am
by pbeeny
That was it! There was a little ball of varnish keeping the float valve from closing the hole all the way. Hit it with carb cleaner and problem solved. Thanks!