What to do when your gas tank leaks on a motorcycle?
Open the fuel tap on the motorcycle gas tank by turning the lever to the “on” position, and let all the fuel drain into the can. The location of the fuel tap varies, but it will always be at the opposite end of the fuel line you have removed. Rough up, or scratch, the metal surface around the leak with fine sandpaper.
Where is the fuel tap on a motorcycle?
Open the fuel tap on the motorcycle gas tank by turning the lever to the “on” position, and let all the fuel drain into the can. The location of the fuel tap varies, but it will always be at the opposite end of the fuel line you have removed.
How to fix a leaking petrol tap on a classic bike?
Sit one onto the top of the slider assembly on top of the cork seal (make sure you get the right one for the top or bottom!) and gently push down and rotate. The ridges on the inside of the connector which help form the seal will start to indent rings into the cork and you should be able to get the thread to start.
Why is gas leaking from my petcock on my motorcycle?
A leaking petcock makes a mess of gas down the side of the motorcycle and on the ground. There will also likely be a noticeable drip from the petcock or fuel lines. Leaking fuel is a waste of money and a huge fire hazard. A leak can be due to many different reasons, but we will cover the basics here.
Open the fuel tap on the motorcycle gas tank by turning the lever to the “on” position, and let all the fuel drain into the can. The location of the fuel tap varies, but it will always be at the opposite end of the fuel line you have removed. Rough up, or scratch, the metal surface around the leak with fine sandpaper.
Open the fuel tap on the motorcycle gas tank by turning the lever to the “on” position, and let all the fuel drain into the can. The location of the fuel tap varies, but it will always be at the opposite end of the fuel line you have removed.
Sit one onto the top of the slider assembly on top of the cork seal (make sure you get the right one for the top or bottom!) and gently push down and rotate. The ridges on the inside of the connector which help form the seal will start to indent rings into the cork and you should be able to get the thread to start.
What to do if your fuel tap is leaking?
Sometimes the seal is bad, sometimes the diaphragm is bad , you just have to take them apart, clean, inspect and repair what’s not working right. Very simple process. You don’t want fuel leaking on your custom cafe bobber brat chopper thing of a motorcycle or your fuel to not be flowing when on a ride. https://www.facebook.com/Ichiban-Moto…