Gas leak

[maury]

'75 GL1000
Been sitting for 5 months. Left fuel tank full but checking today was almost completely empty.
Added gas to tank.
Will crank and run very rough for only a matter of seconds. Discovered quite a bit of gas on the floor coming out of the header/muffler connection left side.
Float stuck??
Having to charge battery overnight and will tap on carb bowls before trying to start tomorrow.

Thanks

[CYBORG]

check oil level. If high, change oil. Pull and clean plugs. Crank 0ver with plugs out for ten revolutions. Install plugs. Start engine. Go for a ride bringing engine up to operating temp. Turn off fuel when you park it

[gltriker]

Caution !!!
if you crank the engine over with sparkplugs removed, be 100% sure the RH handgrip Engine Control Switch OFF/RUN/OFF is turned OFF, FIRST !!!

[redglbx]

In addition to the above I would add that you put/hold a rag over the open spark plug holes before you crank it,, you will be amazed at how far any gas in the cylinders will shoot when the engine is cranked..