On 3 Dec 2006 20:47:53 -0800, "Eric in North TX"
wrote:


Why wouldn't the
float valve be as good in a motorcycle as in a car or lawnmower?

It would, however in a car the gas is pumped from below so once the
pressure is gone, no leak.
A lawn mower is gravity feed (except those with a diaphragm pump built
in), but usually just barely, the tank is seldom much above the carb. I
motorcycle is the perfect storm; with the tank well above the carb and
fairly large fuel lines.

OK. Makes sense. Thanks to you and andy.

The Honda CB450 that I posted about a few times in the summer and fall
is running now, but not reliably or too well. I need to work on the
throttle, which is hard to control. But it looks like it won't be
until the spring. That's ok. It's too cold to ride anyhow.

I haven't had the problem with leaking gas afaik.