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Message started by GrateFuLDad on 06/29/09 at 14:24:16

Title: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by GrateFuLDad on 06/29/09 at 14:24:16

is it just my bike or is this a stock flaw?
After filling up the bike even if i dont fill to the top and leave plenty of room some time or another the gas will leak all down my tank .. usually in my first right lean or turn after filling up....

whats the fix?
I had a vw beetle rubber gromet for the gas cap that fits it and tried using it and even looks good but still doesnt hold back the gas coming out..

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by serowbot on 06/29/09 at 15:49:29

That's normal,... You are overfilling.
Fill up to the end of the tube with the bike in the upright position.
Gas expands in the heat and it needs this much room, especially in the hot summer.

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by GrateFuLDad on 06/29/09 at 17:30:04

sounds great,... thanks.. i will try that..

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by SavageGirl17 on 06/30/09 at 08:41:08

Also, don't let the bike lay on it's side.... it will leak then, as I unfortunatly found out :P

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by Digger on 07/07/09 at 20:23:43

On my bike (see signature), gas will leak from the cap if I accelerate briskly from a stop within a few blocks of filling up.

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by Charon on 07/08/09 at 05:32:40

I was having that problem when I filled my S40. I usually fill it, with the bike on the sidestand, to the bottom of the filler neck. I try to make sure to fill so part of the neck is in the fuel, and part is out. If I then replace the filler cap I usually get some fuel coming out. My solution has been to raise the bike upright and let the tank "burp" before I replace the filler cap. So far, it seems to be working.

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by bill67 on 07/08/09 at 06:03:12

I always do it on the side stand as slow as it will go the last couple of cups,gas never comes up or leaks.

Title: Re: Leaky Gas Cap
Post by rl153 on 07/08/09 at 19:30:14

Try a new gas cap.