Help gas leak :(

[sliceypete]

just noticed a gas leak on my ex500. it seems to be coming for the gas valve. I notice a gas smell yesterday but I thought it might just be from when I filled up yesterday( I split a little gas on the tank)I did run out of gas( forgot to check the gas tank before I left for work) luckily I just pulled over and moved the valve to RES and filled my tank up and move it back to ON) but today when I went out side to check I saw this.





I have no idea of what to do (just got the bike two weeks ago)
anyone willing to give me a hand? or point me in the right direction thanks

[b0xmonkey]

You probably need to rebuild the petcock, especially where you happened to put it on reserve yesterday. Pretty cheap for a rebuild kit and relatively easy also.

[stoinkythepig]

You probably need to rebuild the petcock, especially where you happened to put it on reserve yesterday. Pretty cheap for a rebuild kit and relatively easy also.

Yup, or you can change the petcock to a manual Pingle.

[BostonSVkid]

probably a bad gasket or seal...no biggie

[sliceypete]

thanks for all the help guys. I looked online and it doesnt seem that hard to switch out. im going to order the parts and see if i can do this myself

[sliceypete]

Well I didn’t order any parts lol, to busy with work, are there any shop/ mechanics that you guys would recommend, I'd gladly pay just want to bring it to a trusted source. Thanks