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Xj650 maxim- air filter dry but smells like gas. Normal?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by wgul, Sep 19, 2017.

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    wgul Active Member

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    The oil level has remained the same for months. Petcock seems to be working well ( tested it when I installed inline fuel filter). Oil doesn't smell like gas. Never had issue with overflowing carbs, etc .
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    yes normal the carbs spit back fuel when valves close. if you have airbox boots off you can see it sometimes
     
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    mine smells like a rose bud :D
     
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    Reading here about all these cases of leaky petcocks, stuck floats n' needles, and gas leaking into air boxes got me nervous
     
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    35 year old petcock on any bike is bound to leak ,or weep some needs to be fixed like any other part of the bike
    and its a motorcycle you are basicly riding a gas tank down the road squeezed between your knees
     
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