Tank is leaking gas

inexplicable718 · October 04, 2009, 03:44:52 AM

yeah i thought something is wrong with my judgement but no there is something wrong with my motorcycle.

Apparently it is leaking gas. What can be the reason? How can i fix it? how much will it cost for me to take it to the bike shop?

The Buddha · October 04, 2009, 06:10:44 AM

From where ?

Petcock ? that means new gaskets and tightening the bolts right - do not over tighten it.

If its the crap pockets, usually you'd have to weld it, and shops refuse to do that.
I can weld and POR 15 it for you, PM me, and I will give you more details.

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Buddha.

inexplicable718 · October 04, 2009, 07:55:31 AM

Quote from: The Buddha on October 04, 2009, 06:10:44 AM
From where ?

Petcock ? that means new gaskets and tightening the bolts right - do not over tighten it.

If its the crap pockets, usually you'd have to weld it, and shops refuse to do that.
I can weld and POR 15 it for you, PM me, and I will give you more details.

Cool.
Buddha.

Not sure. I dont know jack about motorcycles

The fuel is leaking out from above the kickstand and running all the way down towards the kickstand

inexplicable718 · October 04, 2009, 08:30:26 AM

i figured out the problem. Bike is fine. It was my fault

jeremy_nash · October 04, 2009, 10:37:55 AM

overfilled and running out the overflow tube? first time I did it, I was like WTF?

mitch.lax · October 04, 2009, 06:58:37 PM

Quote from: jeremy_nash on October 04, 2009, 10:37:55 AM
overfilled and running out the overflow tube? first time I did it, I was like WTF?

Ditto,

Also had a cracked fuel hose. Best way to lose $20 of fuel.

sticks · October 05, 2009, 10:14:07 AM

why do shops refuse to weld the "crap pockets"?

i was going to try and have someone local do that for me in the next week or two, then i read that...

The Buddha · October 05, 2009, 10:57:06 AM

Cos well .. .gas will light up ... yea, in a world where there is no hot water ... yea you will attempt to weld the tank without getting the gas out 100%.
Or they make more $$$ selling you a "new tank" cos they know in 2-3 years ... they can sell you another tank.
They dont like to do actual work, and they charge you labor for swapping the tank as well.
BTW a leaky crap pocket will be 99.99% effective in draining the tank with no other work involved. Hot water will get the fumes out. Heck a match stick will get the fumes out even better.
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Buddha.

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