I finally got a roundtuit and investigated the intense smell of petrol generated by the goldwing after riding it for a while, which has been going on for 6 months or so now...after removing many plastic panels...found carbs...removed carbs, and found that the 15 yr old o ring seals of the float chambers were weeping considerably...evidenced by the red deposit all over carbs so out with the aircraft gasket goo and a good coating over the dead o rings (and a little tube on the outside, sealed with o rings that delivers the accelerator pump output to the squirters), reassemble...replace much plastic and ride...no fuel smell, me happy cost of repair </body>...took me 8 hours
