vstar 650 gas leak

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asylum - 28 Aug 2004 14:43 GMT

After getting my 2003 650 vstar out of winter storage, I had a gas leak due
to the carbs needing to be cleaned. Even though I drained the gas and did
the winter storage stuff.Had dealer clean it, worked fine. But now after
sitting for about 3 weeks, same problem. The bike started great, then 5
seconds later, started running rough and then I noticed gas coming out the
drain hose.Whats going on here?
Any help would great!
Erik
I do have the service manual.

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Bruno - 28 Aug 2004 17:46 GMT

>After getting my 2003 650 vstar out of winter storage, I had a gas leak due
>to the carbs needing to be cleaned. Even though I drained the gas and did
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>Erik
>I do have the service manual.

You want to put stabiliser in your gas and run the bike for a few
klicks before storing it. Draining of the carbs when you have already
stabilised the gas is debatable.

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uff - 28 Aug 2004 17:52 GMT

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>Erik
>I do have the service manual.

stuck flaot. gently tap the float bowl with a rubber head
mallet. you want to vibrate it free, not whack it.
start using gas stabilizer. the gas today is sh.t and starts
breaking down in a very short period. stabilizer helps stop
that.

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vstar 650 gas leak