Leaking Gas
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Squid
Joined: May 2008
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From: Manchester, NH
Leaking Gas
There are three hoses on the lower left side of the bike and I have gas leaking from one. The bike is parked in the sun and I did fuel up this morning on my way into work. If I understand correctly one of those hoses is a fuel tank overflow, however I don’t feel I over filled it.
I did move the bike into the shade and I also opened the gas cap to release any pressure and it seems to have stopped.
Any thoughts?
I did move the bike into the shade and I also opened the gas cap to release any pressure and it seems to have stopped.
Any thoughts?
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MotoGP
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: South Texas
The overflow hole is on the left side of the filler opening, parking it on the sidestand after a fillup, and placing it in the sun (fuel expands under heating) equals flow out of the overflow tube.
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Squid
Joined: May 2008
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From: Manchester, NH
Yup, that must have been it. I haven’t noticed any leaks since moving it to the shade and the tank is cool to the touch.
I guess I need to be more cautious when parking in the sun after fueling up.
Thanks for all the help!
I guess I need to be more cautious when parking in the sun after fueling up.
Thanks for all the help!
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