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Fuel smell source
Written by gibinmich on 2/12/2011 at 12:36 am

How does your bike run? Good or bad? Hows the gas mileage?

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "douglasvanb" <douglas.vanbossuyt@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Stan,
>
> Yup, that's the Christmas tree thing. Something in your carbs probably isn't
right. In the files section there is a guide to rebuilding/servicing carbs.
Try doing a tear-down and look for pin-holes or cracks/tears in the various
diaphragms and O-rings. At least that's my 0.02 USD.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Douglas
>
> --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "STANLEY" <stanwalton@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> > I've just posted a photo on the photo section of the forum relating to the
discription of the "fuel smell source" in my original post.. I hope this sheds
light on the question posed..
> >
> > The smal picture insert at the lower left of the larger picture shows the
plastic tube which I think is the source of the order but not necessarily the
orgin of the odor..
> >
> > Hopefully someone recognizes and can help with this problem.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Stan
> > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Phillip Boyd" <phillip.g.boyd@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Stan,
> > >
> > > Navigate to the Photo Album you created here on the forum, then at the
right top of your screen select Add Photo - then click on the Select Files icon
bar. You'll see the familiar Windows file selection pop-up and should be able to
navigate to the picture of the part you are asking about.
> > >
> > > Phil
> > > Northern VA
> > >
> > > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "STANLEY" <stanwalton@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello,
> > > >
> > > > Several people offered information conscerning the source of fuel smell
on my PC800 (1997 model-16Kmiles).
> > > > I've checked the petcock (I've a re-build kit on order), tightened the
screws but detected no leak or odor..
> > > >
> > > > After changing the air filter, I discovered a connection that appears to
be the source of the leak.. I have a picture but I don't know where to post it..
> > > >
> > > > If anyone has knowledge about this subject, and if you would tell me
where to send the picture, it would be most helpful if you could comment on the
function/nature of this plastic tube.
> > > >
> > > > Refering to my Honda shop manual(page 5-6 of the 1989-1998 copy), I can
not find the name or function of the part which appears to be part of the vacuum
system. It is approximately 3/8 inch in diameter and black plastic tube.. It has
oil/fuel residue on the surface.
> > > >
> > > > Please pardon the unprofessional description.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Stan
> > > >
> > >
> >
>