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    Best way to clean a carburetor ?

    I have a 1975 xs650 and I actually found an article about boiling them in lemon juice and it worked like a charm cleaned them all the way through and even got into the parts the carb cleaner wouldn't.
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    Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CST on March 31th, 2016)

    Sign me up! Great start to a project I'm looking to get into!
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    Engine revs high after warmed up and clutch all the way in

    So when I start riding and the bike warms up the engine revs up to 4000 to 5000 rams when in neutral or first with clutch engaged can some one help? It's a 1975 xs650 original 4500 miles on it
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    I was able to post a couple pictures of the bike before I got it ..I posted them in an album. Will have more as I work on it.
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  7. 1975 Yamaha xs650

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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Hey guys so I found the issue of the overflowing carb lol there is a pin hole on the top of the float.. Is there a way to fix this or do I have to spend 50 bucks on a new one?
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Yes my front brake line is... Well... Not there lol and tires are definitely getting replaced right now I want to be able to start it first kick which I can but also not have gas pouring at the bottom haha not much is wrong with this bike but taking one step at a time!
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    This is awesome news lol I felt like everytime I turned both petcocks on it was too much gas I was only using the left petcock and no issues until something stopped the float! So thank you!
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Awesome thanks! I took off tank and drained it I took off petcocks took of carbs.. I'm going to do a clean through everything and replace hoses and get in line filters I will work on getting pictures up and will keep you guys up to date! Thanks again!
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    So there was very little gas that was left in the tank but when we shined a light in it was spotless. Other thing is would I be able to get those in line filters at local parts store? Or do they have to be special.?
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    There she is.. 1975 yamaha xs650
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Awesome! I will try that either tonight or this weekend.. I will try to get pics up asap for you guys too!
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Awesome! Thank you I will drain the tank tonight and pull the petcocks off and clean.. Now this maybe a stupid question but what do a shake and rinse the tank out with Hahah
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    I will! Once I get out of work tonight I will post pictures!
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    OK haha thank you..now one thing I was wondering about was the petcocks.. I only had the left petcock on.. It seemed like as soon as I turned them both on it was instant flooding.. So I assumed it was the float not making the connection to shut off the gas flow
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    Right side carburetor is pouring gas through the overflow

    Hey guys.. So I'm new to this lol shocking right? I know but I have a little story for you all.. After my grandfather passed away I inherited his 1975 yamaha xs650 everything is still stock and the bike only has 4500 miles on it.. Little rust pits but easy clean up. After a weekend of working on...
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