GIO T2 Rebel Carb is leaking gas

Guy77 · 05-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Just bought a GIO T2 Rebel ATV new from dealer.
Its got a 125 cc engine starts and runs fine.

Problem is once I stopped riding it the carb starting leaking fuel out of pipe attached to bottom of carb. This lasts for hours.

Anyone have an idea what this might be?

Thanks in advance

MICRider · 05-10-2011, 11:48 PM

My Beast was doing the same thing. I took the bowl off the carb and blew the float needle seat out and it seemed to stop for a while... Then it started leaking again

. Reminds me... I still have to install a fuel shutoff on mine. On mine I suspect it's just a bit of crud left over in the tank from manufacture that's keeping the float needle from closing tight... Guessing maybe a fuel filter would remedy that? I'll let others more knowledgeable in the workings of the carb give better answers

Guy77 · 05-11-2011, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the info.
BTW if you were to put a gas cutoff were would you place it. Right after the gas tank or closer to the carb?

Thanks

FosterVS · 05-11-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Guy77

Just bought a GIO T2 Rebel ATV new from dealer.
Its got a 125 cc engine starts and runs fine.

Problem is once I stopped riding it the carb starting leaking fuel out of pipe attached to bottom of carb. This lasts for hours.
Anyone have an idea what this might be?
Thanks in advance

Umm... is the bowl drain screw tight? This would be directly above that hose.

Weldangrind · 05-11-2011, 10:43 AM

It sounds like a leaky needle and seat like Stew says. I'd take the carb apart and clean it, and install an inline valve (wherever it's convenient for you) along with a quality filter. I had a China filter come apart once, and I'm thankful that the engine wasn't running at the time. 8O

Like Foster says, make sure the drain is tight, although if it's a leaky needle and seat, you're not likely to see much fuel out of the hose while the engine is running.

Weldangrind · 05-11-2011, 10:44 AM

Also, use the opportunity to install quality fuel hose. I use the blue snowmobile stuff, because I can confirm fuel flow and it remains flexible in cold weather.

Guy77 · 05-11-2011, 01:17 PM

Thanks!
I am going to check the screw on the carb when I get home tonight.

waynev · 05-11-2011, 08:22 PM

Yep i agree with crud in the needle and seat causing it not to close/seat properly when the bowl is full of fuel, a simple carb clean and a good fuel filter will keep this problem at bay.

Guy77 · 05-11-2011, 10:05 PM

Weldandgrind you were right , it does not leak when its running just when its turned off. I guess then it will need a carb clean.

I am going to let the dealer in Oshawa do it since I got warranty.
Down the road I will definately have to learn this myself.

Anyone know where to get a better fuel filter for these ATV's.
Thanks again guys.

Weldangrind · 05-11-2011, 10:10 PM

Just hit up a local name-brand bike shop. Look for Made in USA or Canada.

waynev · 05-11-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy77

Weldandgrind you were right , it does not leak when its running just when its turned off.

Yes, while running that extra fuel will get sucked into the motor, when off it overfills the bowl and then out the overflow, it's the gravity effect as the tank is higher than the fuel bowl and if the needle won't seat it just slowly drains the tank thru the overflow tube.

Guy77 · 05-11-2011, 10:34 PM

I will definately learn how to fix these things myself down the road. Local bike shop wanted $90 /hr and min 2 hrs to do this work. When warranty is up I will doing my own!!

Maybe I will by an extra carb and tear it apart and put it back.

waynev · 05-11-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy77

I will definately learn how to fix these things myself down the road. Local bike shop wanted $90 /hr and min 2 hrs to do this work. When warranty is up I will doing my own!!

Maybe I will by an extra carb and tear it apart and put it back.

I have a spare GIO Beast OEM carb if you want to mess with it, i'll never use it again and would feel bad trying to sell it ( it's a crappy carb), if you want it just PM your address and i can send it to you for the cost of shipping, and since your only 2 hrs. away it should be cheap.

FastDoc · 05-11-2011, 11:23 PM

You are a good man, Wayne. Getting to know guys like you, and many other good guys, is one of the reasons I like to hang out here.

This is good because I'm gonna sell off my last Chinabike!

Weldangrind · 05-12-2011, 01:25 AM

Guy, page four and five of this thread will give you a little insight into the carb: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...r=asc&start=45

Getting ahold of Wayne's old carb is a good idea for practice.

05-10-2011, 11:17 PM	#1
Guy77 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto ,Ontario Canada Posts: 12	GIO T2 Rebel Carb is leaking gas Just bought a GIO T2 Rebel ATV new from dealer. Its got a 125 cc engine starts and runs fine. Problem is once I stopped riding it the carb starting leaking fuel out of pipe attached to bottom of carb. This lasts for hours. Anyone have an idea what this might be? Thanks in advance
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05-11-2011, 10:43 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It sounds like a leaky needle and seat like Stew says. I'd take the carb apart and clean it, and install an inline valve (wherever it's convenient for you) along with a quality filter. I had a China filter come apart once, and I'm thankful that the engine wasn't running at the time. 8O Like Foster says, make sure the drain is tight, although if it's a leaky needle and seat, you're not likely to see much fuel out of the hose while the engine is running. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-11-2011, 10:44 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Also, use the opportunity to install quality fuel hose. I use the blue snowmobile stuff, because I can confirm fuel flow and it remains flexible in cold weather. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-11-2011, 10:10 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Just hit up a local name-brand bike shop. Look for Made in USA or Canada. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-11-2011, 11:23 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You are a good man, Wayne. Getting to know guys like you, and many other good guys, is one of the reasons I like to hang out here. This is good because I'm gonna sell off my last Chinabike! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-10-2011, 11:48 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	My Beast was doing the same thing. I took the bowl off the carb and blew the float needle seat out and it seemed to stop for a while... Then it started leaking again . Reminds me... I still have to install a fuel shutoff on mine. On mine I suspect it's just a bit of crud left over in the tank from manufacture that's keeping the float needle from closing tight... Guessing maybe a fuel filter would remedy that? I'll let others more knowledgeable in the workings of the carb give better answers
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05-11-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
Guy77 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto ,Ontario Canada Posts: 12	Thanks for the info. BTW if you were to put a gas cutoff were would you place it. Right after the gas tank or closer to the carb? Thanks
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05-11-2011, 01:17 PM	#7
Guy77 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto ,Ontario Canada Posts: 12	Thanks! I am going to check the screw on the carb when I get home tonight.
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05-11-2011, 08:22 PM	#8
waynev Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,097	Yep i agree with crud in the needle and seat causing it not to close/seat properly when the bowl is full of fuel, a simple carb clean and a good fuel filter will keep this problem at bay.
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05-11-2011, 10:05 PM	#9
Guy77 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto ,Ontario Canada Posts: 12	Weldandgrind you were right , it does not leak when its running just when its turned off. I guess then it will need a carb clean. I am going to let the dealer in Oshawa do it since I got warranty. Down the road I will definately have to learn this myself. Anyone know where to get a better fuel filter for these ATV's. Thanks again guys.
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05-11-2011, 10:34 PM	#12
Guy77 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto ,Ontario Canada Posts: 12	I will definately learn how to fix these things myself down the road. Local bike shop wanted $90 /hr and min 2 hrs to do this work. When warranty is up I will doing my own!! Maybe I will by an extra carb and tear it apart and put it back.
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05-12-2011, 01:25 AM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Guy, page four and five of this thread will give you a little insight into the carb: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...r=asc&start=45 Getting ahold of Wayne's old carb is a good idea for practice. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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