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DevonCbx
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I don't get it. Sometimes I have a fuel leak and sometimes I had back firing. Took the bike out for a ride last night. It never ran so good.

Last week I went for a ride. Started running out of gas,then used the reserve. The carbs seemed to lack fuel for 30 KMS. I did get the bike home. Later in the week I refueled the bike. Well after sitting for a few days, went for a ride. The bike runs great again :lol:
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Post by alimey4u2 »

Devon, I find my bike likes to run, the longer it runs the sweeter it is...I think the flushing effect of fresh fuel is the key here... 8)
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Post by steve murdoch icoa #5322 »

Duane, I have the same problem with my '81 and thought it might have been petcock related.
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The tank is getting cleaned and sealed. Maybe you have some crud in the lower portion of your tank?
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