AIR LEAKS!! Should I Give Up on These Carbs??

I was testing for air leaks,with wd40.with engine warm and running.sprayed around boots ,all is well.But when I sprayed the springs near the sync screws..leak>>on all carbs both sides,I was at bike shop yesterday picking up parts,he told me to do this air leak test and if I had leaks here it was time to put up the "white flag"is there any hope for these carbs????

 

Any one out there??

 

Sounds like your throttle shaft seals might be the culprit -- they are replaceable, do a search and you'll find some threads.

 

You should give up all hope and drop your bike off at my house. Better yet, because I know you are so frustrated, if you pay me a few bucks, I'll come get it!




As Altus says, search the forum, have a beer and stay patient and it will be running like a dream in no time.

 

Or if you can wait till the fall, you can come to a carb clinic and be our project bike! LOL

 

Altus When is the carb clinic ? I would like to attend.

 

Your carbs are still worth keeping, this isn't a death knell. The shaft seals are available for a little more than $5 at last mention. There is a thread around here somewhere with a valid link for them. Best of luck.

 

try here...
http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/index.cfm