Re: Fuel tank mystery

[Richard & Lisa White <RedRiders@xxxxxxx>]

> I would imagine that is the fuel sender. I hate to say it but I think
> Triumph traded an inaccurate fuel gauge for one that leaks. Personally, I
> would take the former, but I can't understand why they are having so much
> trouble with the fuel sender. Since it took them almost a year to redesign
> it, you'ld think they would have all the problems ironed out by now.
> 
> I mentioned my leak a few weeks ago, and I stress again, if you smell
> fumes, get it back to the dealer pronto. Mine went from smelling one day to
> the next day it had poured a nice puddle of fuel all over my garage floor.
> Fortunately I have a detached garage with good ventilation. Unfortunately,
> it meant trailering the bike back to the dealer at that point. The service
> tech said that when he lifted the tank he could see the trickle of gas
> coming out right where the wires exit, so it sounds like whatever epoxy or
> sealant they used being dissolved by the gas.


Guess what! I just went into the garage and there is a NICE puddle of
gas to the left of Richard's bike (left rear of the tank, if you go
straight up!).  He had his sender replaced a couple of months ago.  I'll
hunt and see if I can find the exact date.  He'll be "thrilled" when I
tell him he'll have to ride behind me this weekend ;-)!  Hopefully he'll
be able to come home at lunch with his truck so we can load the bike up
and get it to the shop this afternoon!  Joy of joys. . . .NOT :-(!

I'll let you know what we find out.

Lisa White
"Aqua Dawg" . . . for a soon to be unhappy Sly Dawg


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