Gas Leaking Out of Carb

Hello everyone,

I am new to the forum as I just acquired a 2001 FZ1. The bike has been very well maintained and has 34k miles on it. One of the carburetors has a very slow gas leak. It looks like its probably happening because the gasket needs to be changed. However I noticed the leak on other areas where I am no longer sure. The pic below shows the areas that are wet, I have also ordered this kit for this carb to change the gasket, https://www.ebay.com/itm/362276998937. The leak is very slight, I would say maybe a couple drops a day.

Do you guys think that it is indeed this gasket? Or is there some other issue that is typical for the carbs on these bikes? When changing the gasket, is there any need to mess with the jets, idle, or accelerator screws? Or can I in theory just change the gasket and put everything back without messing with the "tune" of it? Any chance there is a write up somewhere on how to remove the carbs? I have the service manual for this bike so that is useful but a write up would be easier.

Thank you for your input and any help, I just do not want to start taking it apart without some other opinions as I have never actually worked on a carb. This would be my first one. I have worked on many cars and engines, just nothing with carbs.


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Could be leaking from a lot of places. Unfortunately when the o-rings on the fuel logs between the carbs go it can look like the leaks are at the bowl gasket or drain. Best bet is to remove the carbs and then feed some fuel into the inlet so you can look directly under them and see where they are leaking.
 
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