Strong Gas Smell

[cabreco]

Well for now it takes care of the main deal... The wreak in the garage! I'll keep running Seafoam in the bike for a few more tanks.

From what I understand, the previous owners had the carbs rebuilt & the diaphragms replaced, but you know the old adage, "if you didn't do it yourself, it may not really have been done".

I have a complete carb bank from the parts bike that I will be rebuilding myself. Next time there will be no doubt.

 

 

Well after a few weeks, & having checked almost everything, I am down to this.

I start her up...no smell.

I drive around...no smell.

I park her in the garage, & she will stink for about an hour or so. I vent the garage & there is no smell until I go out again. Since I have no leaks ANYWHERE, the only thing left would be the floats are set too high or the carb is set too rich.

Does anyone have a writeup on how to do both?

Will I need to re sync the carbs afterward?

[KIC]

Sounds like you and Jeff ( FlyinFool) have the same problem with the same solution. I'm sure I will be doing the same for my 87 if it doesn't clear up from sitting so long.

[cabreco]

Sounds like you and Jeff ( FlyinFool) have the same problem with the same solution. I'm sure I will be doing the same for my 87 if it doesn't clear up from sitting so long.

 

 

I decided to change the gas filter today since the one in it looks like hell. At the same time I figures I will change all the gas lines from the petcock to the carbs. The pump to carbs line was old but still in ok, as was the line from the pump to the filter. (I replace them anyway)

 

While I was removing the line from the petcock it just tore off. I didn't use any force at all. While inspecting it I noticed that it was all dry rotted on the inside. Although to was not damp, it did have a strong smell. That would explain why when I shut the petcock it would not stink.

 

I warmed her up until the fan kicked on checked for leaks & put her in the garage, that was 45 minutes ago. Normally I would have to vent the garage but now nothing.

The stink is GONE.

 

So my suggestion to 1st gen owners if you start a stinkin' out of the blue, check that line. Since it's a little annoying to change, I'm sure it's neglected a lot. Mine was OEM. I figured it has lived it's usefulness after almost 30 years.