Pressure in the tank

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Pressure in the tank

#1 Post by musclebiker » Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:13 pm

Came back from a ride on the bike, went inside for 10 mins or so and then back out to put it away.

I noticed fuel leaking from the top of the tank. Opened the cap and fuel spurted everywhere including in my face (don't laugh)

So I assume my tank is not venting properly. Does anyone know whether the vent is in the cap or underneath the tank on a Falco?

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#2 Post by Tonyunn » Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:21 pm

From the manual:

"Open the filler cap and make sure the vent on the tank
is not clogged. where necassary, unclog it using a compressed air jet."

After looking at that I assume the vent you want is up top.
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Re: Pressure in the tank

#3 Post by D-Rider » Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:00 pm

musclebiker wrote:
I noticed fuel leaking from the top of the tank. Opened the cap and fuel spurted everywhere including in my face (don't laugh)
Good thing you aren't a smoker !


There are a number of pipes in the top of the tank

Bst thing to do is have a browse of the workshop manual: http://www.martinpoll.dk/div_april.htm

Download the OCR version from Martin's site - that one is searchable
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#4 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:52 pm

I would start with the 3 pipes tucked down by the front sprocket cover

Undo the petrol cap and try to blow up each piPe

If one is blocked - and I suspect it will be, then takeout will be the drains at the bottom of the tank - normally you would get to them by lifting the tank but if you can get to them, disconnect the pipes and then use a pipe cleaner to ream the tubes clear

Be aware that lifting the tank can be a pita to return - the tanks grow !


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#5 Post by musclebiker » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:54 pm

much very thankyou

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