popty bing Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've just picked up my first Sherco - A 2015 Factory 300ST. Love the bike so far but have a question.... This bike has the Keihin carb on it. I'm familiar with this carb from having on the Beta EVO, so I know that it will dribble fuel at the slightest excuse....but, Has anyone else had issues with fuel leakage whilst being transported? I saw a puddle of fuel on the trailer deck and traced it to the bottom vent pipe on the side of the carb. I had left the fuel tap in the ON position and every time the bike was bumped, a few drips of petrol would exit the vent pipe. Never ever saw this on the Beta. Any ideas? Float height? or just live with it and turn the tap off when not in use??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Turn the tap off when transporting & have a look in the blog section of splatshop's site to find their recommendation on setting the float height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Quite normal. Those tubes may be blocked off if you desire. However you still ned to cut the fuel when transporting, or the excess sloshing may then flood the motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popty bing Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'll have a look at setting the float height on the carb. I have already decided to try to remember to turn the fuel tap off, it's just remembering to do so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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