Re: Fuel Leak :( --- Questions

[Shantanu Reddy <shantanu_reddy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you!!


- --- Ludo Andries <ludoandries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello Reddy,
> 
> I saw my dealer removing the tank for replacing the
> fuel sender.
> You do not have to drain the tank.
> I took him about 5 minutes to remove the tank.
> He unscrewed two bolts on the saddle side, the bolt
> in front and then
> removed all the connected fuel lines.
> These lines seem to be 'auto shut off' because no
> fuel escaped.
> Even for an 'non tech' it must be possible to remove
> the tank without
> problems.
> When you remove the fuel lines make sure you
> remember what goes where for
> when you have to reinstall the tank!
> 
> Cheers,
> Ludo, Belgium
> Red 99 ST
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Reddy, Shantanu (STP)"
> <shantanu.reddy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 2:41 PM
> Subject: Fuel Leak :( --- Questions
> 
> 
> >
> > After a long ride this weekend, I fully detailed
> and waxed my bike.
> >
> > Before leaving work, I noticed a fuel smell and
> decided to check it out.
> >
> > A small puddle on the left side (bike was on
> center stand).
> >
> > Does this indicate the sender?  There was never
> any indication that there
> > was a leak before this morning.
> >
> > Since my work schedule probably won't enable me to
> personally bring my
> bike
> > to the dealership, I was thinking about bringing
> them the tank.
> >
> > Is this an option?  How hard is it to remove the
> tank?  Anybody willing to
> > give me a quick set of instructions?  Do I need to
> drain the tank before
> > removing it?
> >
> > Needless to say, after 3k flawless miles and being
> thoroughly infatuated
> > with this bike, I am feeling a little down this
> morning.  Makes me wish I
> > had a Honda.
> >
> > >        _______
> > > G U I D A N T CardiacRhythmManagement
> > >
> > > Shantanu Reddy
> > > Leads Development Engineering
> > > 4100 Hamline Avenue North
> > > St. Paul, MN 55112
> > > 651-582-4876 (direct)
> > > 651-582-4145 (fax)
> > > 612-526-0396 (pager)
> > >         shantanu.reddy@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> >
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