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Message started by hunnus2000 on 03/04/07 at 14:13:25

Title: Gas Cap Leak
Post by hunnus2000 on 03/04/07 at 14:13:25
Hello to all the Savage brethren and sisteren.

Well today my Hunny Bunny, aka Squeak, aka my wife, dropped her Savage. The drop happened as we were cone-practicing which we try to do monthly so it happened at a slow speed so no damage to Hunny Bunny, aka Squeak, aka my lovely wife or her Savage  aka Sally.

However, when the bike was down, she started to leak gas from the GAS CAP! I didn't expect this so the question would be, is there a problem with the seal on the cap or is this normal? I would have a big problem if this is normal.  >:(

Any input is much appreciated!

BTW, a Wingerline Highway Bar is the next purchase.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/04/07 at 14:23:32
The gas cap has 2 little holes in the bottom for a vent.  It has to let air in for gas to flow out.  So your little leak on the scooter, aka Sally, is normal...it's just not intended to be sideways.  Squeak has nothing to worry about, except falling...

If it didn't have a vent, then you might suck a dent in the tank :P

- yes, I had to go there :)

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by TVR on 03/04/07 at 16:18:13
If you didn't, I woulda!  ;)

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/04/07 at 20:37:36

TVR wrote:
If you didn't, I woulda!  ;)

I know.  You gotta be quick around here.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by smokin_blue on 03/05/07 at 03:15:13
Man are you guys bitter or can't you let go of something?  

I thought at the time that thread was having a little fun since it was something that we never would ever know what happened.  I have to say Greg, the sarcasm is getting a little old.  

If you have an issue take it to the cafe....don't piss on everyone elses threads that have serious questions.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by barry68v10 on 03/05/07 at 03:54:20
Hey Blue, I may be missing something in this thread, but it seems to me Greg's initial answer is on topic and answers the question.  

You do need to vent a gas tank or one of two things will happen:  if you don't have enough vaccum, you will starve the engine;  if you do have enough vaccum, you will crush the tank like an empty coke can.

I personally don't think a gravity feed setup like the Savage can accomplish the second option...

Just my two cents...

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/05/07 at 04:38:03

smokin_blue wrote:
Man are you guys bitter or can't you let go of something?  

I thought at the time that thread was having a little fun since it was something that we never would ever know what happened.  I have to say Greg, the sarcasm is getting a little old.  

If you have an issue take it to the cafe....don't piss on everyone elses threads that have serious questions.

Oh.  So sorry!  Sometimes I just forget all manner of proper protocol.  Whatever was I thinking?  

You're doin' the pissin'.  You need to lighten up, dude.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/05/07 at 04:52:11
Just to make sure this discussion stays "on topic", I smoked up a photo from my archives.

Here ya go....

"Designed to let air in, but not intended to let gas out."

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/gmdinusa/GasCap_2314.jpg

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/05/07 at 05:18:04

hunnus2000 wrote:
Hello to all the Savage brethren and sisteren.

Well today my Hunny Bunny, aka Squeak, aka my wife, dropped her Savage. The drop happened as we were cone-practicing which we try to do monthly so it happened at a slow speed so no damage to Hunny Bunny, aka Squeak, aka my lovely wife or her Savage  aka Sally.

However, when the bike was down, she started to leak gas from the GAS CAP! I didn't expect this so the question would be, is there a problem with the seal on the cap or is this normal? I would have a big problem if this is normal.  >:(

Any input is much appreciated!

BTW, a Wingerline Highway Bar is the next purchase.


Just remember that little ol' gas can out in your garage.  To pour gasoline from that can you probably find it necessary to open the little vent cap on the end.

On the other part, you, Squeak, and Sally were out practicing with pillions?  That's pretty cool.  I did the same thing with my spouse, aka Julie, and her bike, aka Bike, after she got her first one...then we took the MSF course together, which was a lot of fun too.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by hunnus2000 on 03/05/07 at 06:43:47

Greg_650 wrote:


Just remember that little ol' gas can out in your garage.  To pour gasoline from that can you probably find it necessary to open the little vent cap on the end.

On the other part, you, Squeak, and Sally were out practicing with pillions?  That's pretty cool.  I did the same thing with my spouse, aka Julie, and her bike, aka Bike, after she got her first one...then we took the MSF course together, which was a lot of fun too.


Thanks so much for all ya'll's help and for the Pics. That sure explains alot.

Yes, we know a guy that loves to get out in a parking lot and just practice the slow turns such as the inverted S and the 24 ft circle. We're gonna try the 18 ft next. We try and practice at least once a month and find it makes a huge difference in our riding.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by thumperclone on 03/05/07 at 06:51:54
sometimes if i over fill a lil bit,the first right turn gets gas all over the tank :o hated!!

Title: Re: Gas Cap Leak
Post by Greg_650 on 03/05/07 at 08:00:18

thumperclone wrote:
sometimes if i over fill a lil bit,the first right turn gets gas all over the tank :o hated!!


Yep.  I think the MOM states that you should only fill it to the bottom of the filler neck...but sometimes there's a little too much gas in the hose.  I hate it too 'cause it usually happens right after I wax it :P

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