Help 1980 Yamaha xs400SG Fuel Leak At L/Side Air Box

[jlearning1]

I have a 1980 xs400SG. I hav just finish rebuilding the Carbs. I Think I have everything set correctly. Heres my problem, the bike will start on the first try. It idles good, but I have fuel leaking out of the L/side (Drivers Side Air Box Filter). It is (fuel) coming out pretty fast. What could be my problem? I have taken the carb back off to inspect everything. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[drewpy]

did you check the float valves for ridges and they are sealing correctly?
checked float height?

 

[dellrio]

Had same issue yesterday, the needle was stuck and was keeping the float pressed down. gas poring out of the airbox.

 

[jlearning1]

Hello Everyone. I finally got my bike running. It needs a few tweaks to get it idling right, but for now I am so excited. Dellrio I am almost sure that if you unstick that float, you will solve your problem. I say that because I have been playing with my bike for about a month now, and using these guys and girls advice have gotten my bike running. Thanks to all of you

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[dellrio]

the needle was stuck - the float was moving freely, anyway - problem was solved last night - otherwise i would have been stranded 100 miles from home.