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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie
The float is designed to hold back some of a flow with a running engine, not the entire contents of the tank for days at a time. That's why they fitted the tap. With the tap off a bit of fuel in the bowl can leak out or evaporate not the whole tank and then the float can stop trying. It's good practice to turn the tap off a few hundred yards from the last stop of the day. If this is your trouble, hope you caught it in time. Honda twins initially leak along the intake and contaminate the oil via the cylinder head. Could be worth checking the oil for increased level or smelling of petrol.
Andy
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Hm.. are people seriously turning off the taps after every ride? That's pretty annoying. I guess I could use just the one until I need reserve. Don't think there's fuel in my oil. Just replaced it and would've noticed the tank getting fuller. I had to add a bit after my first full ride, which was after 1 full week with the petcock open.
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Originally Posted by backofbeyond
Polish the tapered end of the screw with some metal polish and put it back. If there's any slight nicks or marks the polishing should help remove them. If it's still leaking, take it out again and bang a cork or similar into the hole to seal it. Don't ride it like that but leave the fuel turned on for a bit. If you're still getting a leak it's the overflow and you'll have to have a look at the float valve. It doesn't need much to stop the float valve from sealing.
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It looks pretty clean. Already polished it but not with some metal polish. Will try that and otherwise guess I'll get the carbs off. Thanks
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