carb issues

[mxrider992]

hi...i have a 1989 Suzuki RMX250 two-stroke. ive been having a slight issue with the carb. it leaks a small amount of gas (a few drops every few days) out of the overflow tube. my friend told me the fuel shutoff might not work right and the carb could be filling and overflowing. why is it doing this!!

also, by bike has been very hard to start lately. is this because its cold, or could the carb be flooding the bike.

thanks!!

 

[allthingsdirt]

This problem could be solved by shutting off the fuel valve when the bike isn't in use but more than likely the problem lies in the needle or seat (or both) where the fuel enters the carb.

Part # 13 in this diagram......


http://www.powersportspro.com/pages/parts/viewbrands/1/default.aspx


Good Luck :cool:

EDIT: sorry, can't post a direct link to your model but that'll get you started.