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Old 06-13-2008, 10:16 AM
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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?
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Old 06-13-2008, 10:45 AM
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well, how full did you get it...even if you don't think it's 'too' full, it could be on a real warm day. shade definitely helps after a fill up
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:12 AM
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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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Old 06-13-2008, 12:05 PM
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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!
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