Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
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okie2ee
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1986 Yamaha V-Max
1994 Yamaha V-Max
Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
I finally found the source of my gas smell when riding, the plastic tray surrounding the gas cap is wet with gas. I filled the tank today and rode home and the tray was wet with gas. The gas cap appears to be sealing properly based on feel only. Is this common to have to replace the rubber gasket on the gas cap? Or is the gas coming from somewhere else............thanks
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bellboy40
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1994 GL1500SE Pearl Bermuda Green
Re: Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
It could very well be leaking from the fuel petcock. It is vacuum operated and has a rubber diaphragm inside that is prone to developing a leak sometimes. It is the unit right in front of the gas cap that has the gas lines going to it. If it is what is leaking, you can purchase a rebuild kit to repair it. Cyclemax in Ohio is one place to get it.
https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1500 ... _kit/20457
https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1500 ... _kit/20457
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NOVAwing
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Re: Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
I second the fuel petcock valve.
Parts are cheap and its easy to rebuild if your handy.
Parts are cheap and its easy to rebuild if your handy.
NOVAwing
1993 GL1500 Aspencade, restored from 4 years rotting outside.
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
1993 GL1500 Aspencade, restored from 4 years rotting outside.
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
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okie2ee
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1986 Yamaha V-Max
1994 Yamaha V-Max
Re: Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
Thank you for the feedback...............I've ordered a petcock rebuild kit
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RBGERSON
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had every year from 75 to 83
Re: Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
Yep there is a weep hole in that unit...singalong you need to rebuild!!
HAD LOTS OF GOLDWING 75-83
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
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bluthundr31
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Re: Gas Leaking Around Gas Cap
Troubleshooting/checking the fuel petcock is probably your best bet to resolve the issue, , , , but, , , since you commented about the gas cap, , , soak that gas cap in a vinegar solution for a couple hours and watch all the rust/crud that comes out, , , , blow it dry with compressed air then lube (WD40) well so the springs and tabs work smoothly.