what causes gas to leak out of the carb and into the air filter?

[jrooster]

on my 84 big red, i have gas pouring out of the carb into the airbox. Why is this?

[spacecrazy187]

Sounds like your floats are sticking. Try tapping on the float bowl with the back of a screw driver. Could be something blocking the needle and seat. Or it needs adjusted to shut the fuel off sooner. Hope that helps.

[Jmoozy27]

Check your float adjustment as well as needle seat.

[jrooster]

got it! thanks guys