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by Elworth
Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

well...thanks guys for all the feedback on my crankcase full of fuel issue.... I can report that after after a full oil change ...a new clutch side engine cover gasket and oil filter the MHR fired up intstantly and ran like the swiss watch she was designed to be....I have to say that despite also ...
by Elworth
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

well i feel suitably scolded now...:shock: the long term bevel owners should take pity on a guy whose other dukes have automatic taps and fuel injection...anyhow come the weekened my old girl will be back in action and "open taps" will be the order of the day :twisted: as she winds her way down the ...
by Elworth
Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

Hey Thanks Bruce...

Yep...checked the floats and made sure there are no holes in them or sticking needles...flushed out bowls etc...All seems good ... I spoke to Mike Soderland from Gowanloch motorcycles here in Sydney today and he indicated this issue can sometimes result from something as simple ...
by Elworth
Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

Thanks Steve....Strange that the carbs had a full kit put through them less than !2 months ago...and the bike has only done about 1500 klms since then...is it normal to have to go through such a process that often...? cheers Alex
by Elworth
Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:51 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

Hey thanks Martin....Hmmmnnnn thought that may be the case ....I will get in touch with Gowanlochs in Sydney to get some spares...Cheers Alex
by Elworth
Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Crankcase full of fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 24972

Crankcase full of fuel

Hi Guys...this is my first post to the site as up till a few months ago i didnt have a bevel in the garage. Well now I do,,,, a beautiful orginal condition 1985 MHR has joined my 1098s and MTS...

All was goiing well until yesterday. I noticed the bike was leaking a mixture of fuel and oil. I ...

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