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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Queso on May 30, 2006, 09:21:26 AM

Title: Gas cap issues
Post by: Queso on May 30, 2006, 09:21:26 AM
Is the gas tank supposed to be pressurized or anything? I had my bike parked for about an hour, and then I had to move it (but didn't need to start it). When I went to move it, it hissed and smelled like gas a bit. My gas cap doesn't look like it's really sealing that well, anyway. Should that be any reason for concern?
Title: Re: Gas cap issues
Post by: Egaeus on May 30, 2006, 09:27:25 AM
The gas cap is vented.  When you swish the gas around, it causes some to vaporize and come out of the vent.  Not a problem.
Title: Re: Gas cap issues
Post by: pantablo on May 30, 2006, 09:29:56 AM
check to see that the vent hoses arent blocked or kinked. they run from under the tank to the right side of the bike near your foot.
Title: Re: Gas cap issues
Post by: Queso on May 30, 2006, 10:10:19 AM
Right-o, cool thanks