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Missing overflow drain tubes?
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On my 750 those hoses go right into my air box and if I'm correct they are 1/4" tubes.
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The leak is being caused by an improperly seating float valve needle.
If the leak isnt too bad, get yourself a can of SeaFoam.
Dump the whole thing into a fresh tank of gas and run the old girl till its gone.
This can, and often does fix that problem, as well as clean things nicely inside your carbs.
The drain tubes SHOULD NOT be routed to your airbox. They are supposed to drain down completely away from all intake and combustion sources.
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The drain tubes SHOULD NOT be routed to your airbox. They are supposed to drain down completely away from all intake and combustion sources.
GL!
Really? I have actual OEM grommets that go inside of my airbox that come out of the bottom of my carbs on my 1980 KZ750.
This isn't correct or am I just confusing the overflow tubes???
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What does "3.5x550" mean? I am assuming that would be in millimeters? I looked up the part from Bike Bandit and would rather not pay the $20/pop it costs. Is this something I can get from the auto parts store, or do I need to pick up from a local cycle service? I will route down and out, and trim so it hangs down. Anything special I should know? I guess you can just have them hold in place with zip ties? I know I am full of annoying questions, but thanks all for the help.
I have seen several tips on the Sea Foam. The leak is not bad, overnight there is a very small spot on the floor. I will give it a shot, if not may try flushing to see if it helps.
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Here's routing on KZ900-B1 LTD. Loosely bundled together and routed behind engine to exit underneath bike.
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Yep, that is mm. And yes, you can get the tubing from the auto parts store etc. - it's nothing special. Mine isn't zip-tied or anything - it seems to stay in place - it's a snug fit between the engine & swingarm.What does "3.5x550" mean? I am assuming that would be in millimeters? I looked up the part from Bike Bandit and would rather not pay the $20/pop it costs. Is this something I can get from the auto parts store, or do I need to pick up from a local cycle service? I will route down and out, and trim so it hangs down. Anything special I should know? I guess you can just have them hold in place with zip ties? ...
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I picked up a can of SeaFoam. Sales guy said it works great. Directions say to use one ounce per gallon of fuel. Will it help/hurt to use more? I was thinking of using half a can for two tank fills which is about double the directions. Thanks for the help guys.
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