Gas leak, carburetor boot

[Kingkoa1]

Hey guys thanks for the help on the vs800 last problems with the no start… got it started now and there’s one problem fixed, but i found 2 new problems.!! First i tried to ride and the clutch wouldn’t engagei think the clutch
Resivoir is plugged up but i think i got it covered. When i went to bleed the clutch i noticed allot of gas dripping, followed it up to the carb boot to my front cylinder…. After training everything apart i lifted the needle and seen the whole boot was filled with gas don’t think that’s normal right? I stuck a tube down there and pumped the gas out, do you think it’s the float? I just cleaned the carb again before this problem.

[Kingkoa1]

Hey guys thanks for the help on the vs800 last problems with the no start… got it started now and there’s one problem fixed, but i found 2 new problems.!! First i tried to ride and the clutch wouldn’t engagei think the clutch
Resivoir is plugged up but i think i got it covered. When i went to bleed the clutch i noticed allot of gas dripping, followed it up to the carb boot to my front cylinder…. After training everything apart i lifted the needle and seen the whole boot was filled with gas don’t think that’s normal right? I stuck a tube down there and pumped the gas out, do you think it’s the float? I just cleaned the carb again before this problem.

[Lechy]

Either the float is sticking or the O-ring on the needle sleeve is damaged. On some of the floats (not all) there is a small tang which adjusts the needle height preventing the needle dropping too far down the sleeve and locking up by cocking to one side.

[Designer]

Am sorry to hear of your repeated problems, bro. I assume the dripping was noticed outside the Carb/Boot.

Is is a stuck float? ...possible. That would certainly be an easy thing to check for first.

I wouldn't take the Carb apart right away,...I suggest to reinstall the Carb and tap on the side of the Float Bowl.

See what you get.

[Herb]

Some of the float valve needles have a rubber seal on them and I have seen them go bad and leak.
The GS1100 I had had that issue on 2 of the 4 carbs.

[hillsy v2]

There's only one way fuel can get into the cylinder like that - and it's past the float valve.

As suggested it's either a sticking / incorrectly set float, bad o-ring on the float valve seat or a damaged valve tip / seat.

These bikes have a fuel pump so if either one of those is even slightly bad you will get a LOT of fuel gushing into the cylinder pretty quick.

EDIT: I just looked at your other posts and I can see this bike has been sitting for years. If you haven't replaced all the o rings in the carbs you should do that along with another thorough clean of the pilot circuits. Probably had ethanol fuel in it which doesn't sit well at all.

[Kingkoa1]

Problem fixed! Finally got the road and all i got to say iS… WOW!! This is an incredible scoot bruh! She handles so well, steering and everything is perfect thanks for all the assistance, ive still got some work but just to be rideable is a true blessing.[



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[Herb]

Glad you got it up and running. It is always good to see one back on the road.

So, what was the problem?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[Kingkoa1]

It did sit for along time… while i was checking it out i found that cool little compartment behind the back rest… thought it was so clever, hidden lock box! After i opened and cleared the cobbwebs i found the last owners registration papers, 2009… so i believe it’s been sitting since sometime close to that 14yrs ago! He told me when i bought the bike that he registered and titled the bike but after messing around with her he couldn’t get it figured out, and it’s been parked since then put new battery, i had to clean the carbs twice, flush all fluids and refill, clean the brake fluid twice, and the clutch line was so gunked up i had to reclean everything like 8-10 times… probably will buy new next year, but i finally got her to hold some pressure, i went through 4 bottles of brake fluid too but it was all worth it because i really only spent $$ on the dot4… has everything else from the last few project bikes. Think I’ll keep this one for sure.

[sgtcall]

It did sit for along time… while i was checking it out i found that cool little compartment behind the back rest… thought it was so clever, hidden lock box! After i opened and cleared the cobbwebs i found the last owners registration papers, 2009… so i believe it’s been sitting since sometime close to that 14yrs ago! He told me when i bought the bike that he registered and titled the bike but after messing around with her he couldn’t get it figured out, and it’s been parked since then put new battery, i had to clean the carbs twice, flush all fluids and refill, clean the brake fluid twice, and the clutch line was so gunked up i had to reclean everything like 8-10 times… probably will buy new next year, but i finally got her to hold some pressure, i went through 4 bottles of brake fluid too but it was all worth it because i really only spent $$ on the dot4… has everything else from the last few project bikes. Think I’ll keep this one for sure.

Congratulations on getting her running. That little box behind the back rest is supposed to be full of the factory tool kit. That was a great little tool kit to have around.