RE: Fuel sensor leak

["Paul Steinbacher" <psteinbacher@xxxxxxxxx>]

> >Jon
>
> It is located in the bottom left rear section of the tank. What
> confuses me
> is several people have commented that there is very little clearance for
> the sensor wire, yet mine doesn't come close to anything as it
> sits to the
> left side. It can easily be seen while installed by looking through the
> right side of the bike (by the rear brake reservoir) toward the left side
> of the tank.
>
> Now for those that have had the leak - my tank is wet just above the
> sealing edge of the fuel sensor. I cannot see any gas on the
> sensor wire or
> epoxy. This sounds to me like the sensor mounting bolts have loosened
> slightly (not the cracked epoxy) - I have not had the tank off,
> but will do
> so tonight.
>
> Any thoughts ?
>
> - Eric
>
I had gas on the sensor wire, it was very easy to see at the connector. You
might be right about the wire position, I've been looking from the high side
when it is on the side stand (old back you know), I'll check it out on your
side.

Paul & Dee


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