Gas Leaking

[burgman]

My Son has a 95-883 and when he rides for any long time, The carb leaks gas and bad. We can't seem to find the problem. Has anyone had this problem. It can Idel all day and not leak a drop, But ten miles down the road it starts. Need all the help I can get to get this thing fixed.

[Lightnin]

has there been any work done to the carb?
Have you put a carb cover on?
It's possible there's a pinch or puncture in the carb diaphragm. If that's the case.....about $40 if you know how to replace it yourself without pinching it again.

[burgman]

Lightnin
It very possable, But it looked good when I had it off. But I will double check it again. But the carb was never off when it started to leak. I just took the carb off about three weeks ago to check it and everything look good,And it was working like it should. Thats what got me stumped.But I will get a new diaphragm and try it. For $40.00 I'll try anything right now.Thanks for you reply. Ride safe and keep the rubber down

[Lightnin]

if you replace the diaphragm...be sure to line up everything right and use some rtv silicone sealant on the diaphragm once you get it where you want. When you screw in the carb cover, that is what has a tendency to pinch it (the screws).....from my experience.

[burgman]

Thanks Lightnin
I will try in and let you know how I make out. This carb is driving me crazy. I have a sporty too. Its a 02 1200 custom and Im making changes on it too. Good luck on your new sporty. Nice ride and I like the the black and silver.