fuel in the air filter...

[illvibetip]

firstly, even after 2 years, Im still a complete newb so sorry for my ignorance...

I wanted to clean the air filter today and when i took it out and looked in the air filter case (is that what its called?), i noticed there was fuel in the bottom of the case and some on the base of the air-filter.

Is that normal or a problem?

Thanks

[mealexme]

firstly, even after 2 years, Im still a complete newb so sorry for my ignorance...

I wanted to clean the air filter today and when i took it out and looked in the air filter case (is that what its called?), i noticed there was fuel in the bottom of the case and some on the base of the air-filter.

Is that normal or a problem?

Thanks

not a mechanic but I would say that's a problem... Personally I would look for any signs of leaks from fuel lines/tank that may have caused it to drip into the air-filter-box

[peejay1977]

How much are we talking about? Fuel vapours can sometimes condense in the air box, I used to get it on both my old GSXR and my old ZX6R, both ran perfectly.

[Stu]

is it fuel or oil

its not uncommon to get oil mist in there from the crank case breather which can smell a bit like petrol although if you feel the consistency its much thicker

[illvibetip]

its not a lot to be honest but but the bottom of the filter was wet. When i wiped it clean it was the colour of oil so i thought it may have been that. the fuel pipe is leaking slightly and im getting it changed today.

So, you dont think theres a problem with the carburetors?

thanks btw

[peejay1977]

I really wouldn't worry, that sounds normal to me.

[illvibetip]

ok, cheers

[illvibetip]