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Gas leaking from breather

Started by 1biker1, February 22, 2010, 01:12:15 PM

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1biker1

Was curious if anyone can help. After a short 40 mile ride I noticed gas on my oil tank. Then I noticed gas was dripping from my breather. Anybody know what may cause this and how might I fix this? Thanks for your assistance.

mayor

reversion....your carb is not sucking in as much as your trying to feed it.  Generally this happens when the engine gets bogged down. This can be common under any of the following conditions:  883 engines, drag pipes (or equivilent tq killing pipes), jet kits, and open eleiment air cleaners (since gas runs out easier than enclosed housings).
warning, this poster suffers from bizarre delusions

1biker1

That makes sense. Thanks for your knowledge.

bigfoot5x

Is this bike new for you or have you had the bike for a while and this is a new problem?