June 9, 201511 yr 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???
June 9, 201511 yr 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
June 10, 201511 yr 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!
June 10, 201511 yr Author 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.....
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