RE: [ST] Fuel leak

["Strizver, Chris L" <chris.l.strizver@xxxxxxxxx>]

Removing the tank can be done with one person, its just a lot nicer with
two. There's enough slack in the fuel lines to flip the tank around and set
it on top of where the seat sets. I ended up scratching up the bottom part
that you can't see that is just in front of the battery because I had only
myself to remove it. No big deal since its all hidden, but kind of a bummer
regardless. If you're more careful and have some shop rags around to cover
painted bits with, you'll be fine. Be careful with the pieces up near the
ignition when you unscrew the bolt up there. I found it easy to lose one or
two of the washers/sleeves.



Chris "Snow Dawg" Strizver

- -----Original Message-----
From: Alan Bowen [mailto:abowen520@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 7:50 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Fuel leak


Rob & others,

This sounds like it'd be a quick fix and my bike won't be laid up at the
dealer for weeks.  I'll try pulling the side covers to verify the location.
If I remove the tank for a closer inspection, how much "slack" will there be
in the fittings?  Is this something I can do myself as I only do basic
maintenance items?  Thanks.  I don't feel as bad about this problem anymore.

Alan in NJ
'01 BRG
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob WHITE" <llooms@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 7:46 PM
Subject: RE: [ST] Fuel leak


> Alan
>
> It will be the fuel fitting on the side of the tank I had the same
problem.
> It amazes me that they would make a fuel fitting like this out of plastic
as
> it is so thin. Mine just broke and my tank had not been taken off at that
> stage. I ended up machining up a brass fitting as I did not want this to
> happen while I was on a Trip
>
> Just pull your side covers off and turn the ignition on you will see where
> it is leaking when the fuel pump builds up pressure
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
> Brisbane



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