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Gas leaking from overflow tubes
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08-31-2020, 09:16 AM
1982 cb.900
Was running when parked 3 years ago. Added seafoam and topped off tank. Put in new battery and wont start. See gas dripping from what looks like overflow tubes from carb. Any suggestion?
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08-31-2020, 09:22 AM
Ed this forum is for the 2010-2020 Honda CB 1100's but we have some smart guys here that may be able to help.
I think the forum you want is this one

http://www.cb750c.com/
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08-31-2020, 09:25 AM
G'day Ed.
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08-31-2020, 09:31 AM
Pull your carb bowls and clean the float needles. They’re sticking open. While you’re in there, a liberal shot of carb cleaner into the jets won’t hurt.
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08-31-2020, 09:32 AM
I would expect that it won't start due to flooding.

Most likely debris in the float valve and/or the float valve needle / seat is worn.
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08-31-2020, 09:33 AM
Just buy a CB 1100 !
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08-31-2020, 10:29 AM
(08-31-2020, 09:33 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Just buy a CB 1100 !

I so much appreciate a succinct answer!
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08-31-2020, 10:33 AM
John does not mess around. He always hits the target's center Smile
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08-31-2020, 11:44 AM
Doc, yours is a better explanation than mine. Thanks for clarifying.
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08-31-2020, 12:40 PM
Sometimes my friend Houtman, although succinct and fast shooting, is dangerously wide of the mark. He keeps moderators on their toes!
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