New guy with a '87 250SX...and questions, too.

[Helopilots]

I'm breaking down this SX and when I got to the engine, I pulled the oil filler cap off and fuel spewed out. I checked the oil when I bought it and it was good to go. I rode it twice for about an hour each time before I decided to break it down for some cleaning and powder coating.

Any ideas what may be going on?

Thanks for any help.

[fabiodriven]

Sounds like a carb/float issue. Time for a rebuild!


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[Helopilots]

That sounds about right. I heard there's a guy around these parts that may know a little about rebuilding carbs.

[fabiodriven]

This is true my extremely green friend! Search for a member FlyingJ!


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[Helopilots]

Green lives matter, Lil' Shalmstein.

[fabiodriven]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160818/1fd8a76df05179ca98fa18233ec53ad6.jpg

[DohcBikes]

This is true my extremely green friend! Search for a member FlyingJ!...FlyingW

[fabiodriven]

Frig! Leave it to a truck driver to suggest a fuel stop.

[DohcBikes]

Frig! Leave it to a truck driver to suggest a fuel stop.Ha, hadn't thought of that. I attributed the slip to the fact that his name is Jim.

He has provided an excellent tutorial, if you'd like to attempt the rebuild yourself.http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/161746-ES-SX-350X-Carb-rebuild-Tutoral?p=1257154#post1257154

[Helopilots]

I heard he has a really reasonable price. I rebuilt the one on my CR and it wasn't bad. But, I'm hoping to get rid of this carb. It seems a bit beat up.

[Helopilots]

Look at that guy! All barrel assin' across the way, there!

[Helopilots]

Look at that guy! All barrel assin' across the way, there!

Talkin' about the pic you put up, John.

[fabiodriven]

Watch out! He's barrel assing! Haha!

Yeah you might be able to make your carb look like new again it that's a concern of yours. I'm sure it's feasible. Or just get with FlyingW and see what he's got for ya!

[350for350]

FlyingW did a great job for me a couple of years ago. Mine looks better than new. I'd give him a shout.

[UPNATM]

FlyingW did a great job for me a couple of years ago. Mine looks better than new. I'd give him a shout.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/dalbey58/Honda%20atc/20130926_183406_zpsc7f6b7d1.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/dalbey58/media/Honda%20atc/20130926_183406_zpsc7f6b7d1.jpg.html)

A Jim, FlyingW carb. He has done two for me. The man does amazing work.

[Helopilots]

That's definitely great work!

[fabiodriven]

Mike you hit your post count yet? What's the criteria again? Twenty posts and is there a certain amount of time or no?

[DohcBikes]

10 posts and 60 days