rebuilt leaking carb !

[88capewrangler]

Hey guys , new to the fourm.. ausome site!!

i have a 84 big red 200s , the fella who owned the bike put new gaskets in the carb , and it runs good no hesitation ! but i noticed it was leaking out the overflow on and off , parked and while i was driving it.. then i filled the tank and it started leaking out a little port above the choke switch ! coud this mean i need a new float kit ?

thanks in advance
ellis

[Texas 200x]

Most likely the float is adjusted incorrectly or a little piece of trash is keeping the needle from sealing. I would try to clean it all out and inspect it first then go with a kit if needed.

[84honda200s]

i agree texas200x .. try to clean it first the try adjusting then buy a kit if needed.. welcome to 3ww !!!

[whyzee]

def check the float height. sometimes just tapping the side of the carb can free a stuck float. try that before you rip it all apart

[eyecekold1]

Along with what has been said, floats very rarely go bad just the shut off valve goes out. When there is a noticeable ring around it then is time for a new one they are like $1-$3 individually and come in a rebuild kit those run $15-$20. Good luck

[88capewrangler]

i took the carb off , the float looks good ! how do you adjust the float height ? and the pilot screw is out of adjustment also .. not sure how much to adjust that ? any ideas

thanks again

[haggard 2hundie]

you should check with monroemike for a manual