Triumphrat

CTF · 03-06-2006, 02:16 PM

I've only ridden the bike once (yesterday) and when I was in the garage this morning, it appeared that there was a very small amount of gasoline on the floor in the center of the bike just in front of the foot pegs. The bike was on a side stand and the amount of gasoline was smaller than a quarter. Any ideas where this could be coming from and whether I need to ride back to the dealer?

dazco · 03-06-2006, 02:37 PM

Maybe the overflow hose. Had you recently fulled the tank?

CTF · 03-06-2006, 02:39 PM

Daz,
It is brand new and the dealer did fill it before delivery. So, yes, it had a full tank of gas.

CYNCRZR · 03-06-2006, 03:11 PM

Very possible that it was a tad overfull or that the warmth of the garage caused a little venting. was the drip on the kickstand side of the bike ? If so I'd bet it came out the over-flow

mecscc · 03-06-2006, 03:43 PM

Probably not the cause here, unless a float is sticking, but it is a good idea to turn off the gas at the petcock every time. I assume you did that overnight.

Monte

CTF · 03-07-2006, 09:22 AM

Well. I placed a piece of cardboard under the bike to try to determine if it was still leaking and it has not leaked any since that first night. I know that after I rode on sunday I left the petcock in the "on" position for a while before realizing and shutting it off. Perhaps that may have something to do with it. I think I'll just keep an eye on it for the next week and check for any more drips.

ssjones · 03-07-2006, 11:59 AM

I used to get a few drops from my tank petcock. Tightened the phillips screws and solved the problem. Probably should upgrade to the Pingel.