After starting my 1994 Yamaha 750 Virago, gass was running out of the carburetor. A couple of people suggested that the floator might be stuck. Since the carburetor is underneath the gas tank, is there any way to fix this without removing the gas tank?
If you suspect the float is stuck, grab a screwdriver and tap the carb float bowl with the handle. you should be able to see this from the bottom of the tank. hopefully this will unstick the float.
if it doesn't, then it will require removing the carb and taking the float bowl off and seeing if the float is adjusted properly.
I had the same problem. The forward cylinder carburetor float valve is stuck. The only solution is to remove the carbs and repair or replace the float valve mechanism. And, yes, the gas tank must come off. It is the only way to have easy access to the carbs.
I did this for the first time a year ago and only cleaned and replaced the FV Mechanism, but it is happening again. The second time is always easier.
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