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Message started by islandwahine on 09/17/07 at 11:23:28

Title: smell gas!
Post by islandwahine on 09/17/07 at 11:23:28

Is it normal to smell gas around the tank area?
At least I think it's coming from the tank.

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by bill67 on 09/17/07 at 12:27:16

no not normal you might have small leak at shut off or hose to carb

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by Savage_Greg on 09/17/07 at 14:04:02

Maybe you should have taken the red pill :P

What does around the tank mean? The tank does have a vent in the gas cap. You could get a vapor smell from there.

Take a sniff around your lawnmower gas tank for comparison. Smell the same?

::)

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by Trippah on 09/17/07 at 15:16:29

When I started to smell gas upon approaching the bike, i thought it was just the occasional leak aroung the filler spout. Then I realized that it , the tank, had a pinhole leak somewhere along the back under lip, every time I put a paper towell up under the tank, It came out smelling of gas. I ended up treating it with cream. then .started haveing some trouble again soon after (within a week of the treatment) and have sidelined the bike until I get some money to fix it up.

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/17/07 at 18:39:00

I hear baby powder is a good leak huntem second behind a Bic lighter, which, is very effective, but not at all recommended.

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by T-Mack1 on 09/17/07 at 19:41:58

islandwahine,
Bike is an island enviroment, hmmmmm cool nights hot days, expansion & contraction in a humid climate equals condensation in the tank.

Water sinks so check for leaks (moist spots) on lowest spots first. Toilet Paper works great for checking for tiny wet spots, then it can be put in a can (cat food, metal coffee, etc etc) and burned.

I have used a product called POR15 ( http://www.por15.com/ ) to seal some old tanks I had. A little expensive but it's tough as bullets. They do make a full tank teartment system. Don't get it on you hands, it sticks......long time.

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by islandwahine on 09/17/07 at 21:48:50

Thanks guys, I'll check it out

Title: Re: smell gas!
Post by Savage_Greg on 09/18/07 at 08:20:32

I respectfully submit the this phrase, "KISS".

Just because you smell a little gas, doesn't mean anything is wrong...

8)