Re: [ST] fuel connector leak question

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had the exact same thing happen. If fact on mine it wouldn't do it 
until the tank was pressurized.
Anyway  the fitting(s) that thread into the tank need to be replaced. 
Also when my dealer first did mine it still leaked.. the fix was 
Teflon tape on the threads so that the fitting could be turned in 
tighter (TOA's idea). If I recall it was the fitting more towards the 
rear, and I could actually see the reddish colored sealant around the 
fitting disintegrating from the gas. Mine was fixed about a year ago 
and has been fine since but it was really frustrating tracking it 
down and getting it fixed right.

Erik






>
>I noticed that when I have the seat off the bike, you can smell gas from
>the rear of the tank.  So, tonight I pulled the rear bodywork off the
>bike tonight and took a peak under the gas tank and did some sniffing
>around (literally).  From what my schnozz is telling me, one of the
>quick-connectors there (see my 2 pictures I'm uploading) is the culprit.
>
>I've heard of an o-ring in a connector getting torn and leaking, but I'm
>not sure it's actually leaking at the quick-connection.  There's a stain
>where the base of the connector screws into the brass plate on the side
>of the tank.  I'm wondering if there's an o-ring inside there too, or if
>anyone's seen that piece leak?
>
>
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