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Why does gas leak out of the carburetor on your 98 harley-davidson sportster?
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∙ 15y ago
your float is probably stuck. if the bike sat for a length of time, you may need to clean out the carb. its not that hard,but you'll need a carb rebuild kit. gaskets need to be replaced, and maybe the jet needle. should all be in the kit.
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