1987 VFR 700 Gas leak

Hi all!

When my bike is running, I have a gas leak.
After shutting off the motor, it keeps on dripping for a few minutes.
Any tips on what the problem is, and how to fix it?

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stuck inlet valve flooding carb bowl could do that (try gentle taps with block of wood on side of bowl to knock it free).

cracked fuel rail tubes between carbs can do that (dropping the bike or dismantling carbs improperly can crack tubes).

shrunken o-rings at ends of fuel rail tubes can do that (if bike hasn't been ridden in awhile the orings dry out, but should swell back up when wet

 

Oem orings turn to stone and will need to be replaced. Can thank ethanol for speeding this up. Replace with a Viton seal if possible

 

Thanks guys!

Yes, the bike isn't driven all that much as I have a newer bike as well.
This leak started after the bike had been sitting for two months.

So, are there any write ups / tech articles that describe how to service/check the carbs?
I'm no genius when it comes to mechanics, but I'm no idiot either.

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He who cuts toes knows:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/22449-Cleaning-carbs?highlight=cleaning+carbs