no, even if the needle is leaking the float bowl should not. a leaky float valve usually drips fuel within the carb throat.
a big glob of jbweld is likely to fixit.
removing the sparkplugs for inspection is usually informative. gives some idea how it was running b4 it was parked.
nevertheless......... routine maintainence should include periodic lube to the side sliders even if it soon disappears, especially important...
floats never go bad (maybe sum idiot could destroy the tab), and new ones will need adjustment. did you recently install new needles and seats ?
useless except on a race bike, dangerous if you ride other bikes.
HF near you :cool:
a good modification idea if done for looks only ? i dunno. doesnt improve that 250 at all, bike does not need a heavier, wider rear tire for no...
any photos ?
not very likely with only 9k miles but well see o_O unless the engine did run low on oil, the cams should look perfect. in one worst-case...
first knock suspect was a spun rod bearing i believe but no metal in oil seems to rule that out. i bought a 1990 vtr one summer, rode it less...
capt is right, the oil-filled cam chain tensioners tend toward noisy chain rattles, and both of mine are noisy. my '89 is the only bike ive been...
its usually NOT a key problem. under the bottom, lube the 2 sliding pieces with wd or motor oil or similar. use the key to work lube into the...
ok, by the preponderance of evidence, im wrong and hereby appologize.
so the radiator and oil cooler fins on RC30s were painted too ?
probably youre right, but we need a heat transfer engineer to sort this out :cyanghost: i dont believe the factory applied any paint to fins, but...
do not, DO NOT paint radiator FINS or youre sure to overheat. very bad idea. it would take me 2 or 3 full days with a thin knife blade or exacto...
what mods on ur bike ?
id imagine that oil sloshing away from the pick up on them big wheelies might starve bearings of oil pressure could have somethin to do with it ya...
if needle shimming doesnt fixit............... at part-throttle openings in that range an idle jet one step larger might help, just a bit richer...
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