Fuel Leak

reitman · 09-28-2015, 08:28 PM

So, while installing my Baron BAK and block off plates, I didn't take the tank all the way off and just leaned it side to side as needed.

So once everything was buttoned up, I test fired the bike and it ran, but I noticed a steady stream of gas coming from under the tank. From what I can tell it's either the line feeding the fuel pressure regulator or the regulator itself.

My money is on the line, since it's possible I had the tank tilted a little too far left for its liking.

Darkness set in and I had to call it a night.

So I'm wondering how difficult it will be to get a replacement hose. The upper half of the hose had some sort of wrap on it.

It's an 05 1500 Classic.

Any thoughts?

Ridefree · 09-28-2015, 09:24 PM

Hello reitman . I don't think it's necessary to change the hose at all. When you lifted the tank you probably pulled the hose loose . The one that goes from the tank to the regulator . That one only uses a pressure clamps at both ends.
My bike did the same thing ( fuel dripping off the regulator ) I had the tank lifted earlier this summer and was out for a ride when I noticed fuel on the ground at our local ice cream shop. Took the bike home pulled the tank and put a good clamp on the end at the regulator. No leaks

The other hose ( fuel return to tank ) has a cloth cover . Each end has a special fitting with push in tabs to remove. You push the tabs in and pull. This unit has compression o-rings to seal . Doubt this is the problem .

Sound like you have an easy fix on your hands !!

reitman · 09-28-2015, 10:16 PM

Well that is certainly good news. I'll check as soon as I get home from work tomorrow. The Power Commander 3 still needs to go in, so hopefully it's just a loose hose.

Ridefree · 09-28-2015, 10:23 PM

I'm sure that's all it is . I'm not a fan of compression clamps so I change them out when I need too.

I was using the PC3 for a couple of years and the set-up was very good . You should see a nice gain in power with your bike.

Enjoy the new ride !!!

reitman · 09-29-2015, 06:04 PM

Guess I got lucky. Turns out the hose that attaches to the pressure regulator was missing the clamp. I could tell one had been on there at one point, but no clue when it went missing. Put a new one on and good as new.

Ridefree · 09-29-2015, 06:42 PM

Great news !!!

Now get that PC3 hooked up and put some miles on her !!!

I would recommend getting your bike dyno'd . The stock map wasn't to bad but when I got the bike dyno'd it made a huge difference.

reitman · 09-29-2015, 11:49 PM

Well, at $250 for a dynojet tune, I think the map I downloaded will have to do for now. Hahaha.

Haven't had it out for a real ride yet, but down the street and back revealed the absurd throttle response it now has.

Jllm02199 · 09-30-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by reitman

So, while installing my Baron BAK and block off plates, I didn't take the tank all the way off and just leaned it side to side as needed.

So once everything was buttoned up, I test fired the bike and it ran, but I noticed a steady stream of gas coming from under the tank. From what I can tell it's either the line feeding the fuel pressure regulator or the regulator itself.

My money is on the line, since it's possible I had the tank tilted a little too far left for its liking.

Darkness set in and I had to call it a night.

So I'm wondering how difficult it will be to get a replacement hose. The upper half of the hose had some sort of wrap on it.

It's an 05 1500 Classic.

Any thoughts?

Tighten the hose clamps. Something I have to do occasionally.

Ridefree · 09-30-2015, 09:46 AM

I hear yah ! Dyno's are expensive. Nothing wrong with using the maps they offer. Once I changed my pipes to V&H duels I had to take it in because I couldn't get rid of the popping.

Glad your getting out for rides now !!!

09-28-2015, 08:28 PM	#1
reitman Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 26	Fuel Leak So, while installing my Baron BAK and block off plates, I didn't take the tank all the way off and just leaned it side to side as needed. So once everything was buttoned up, I test fired the bike and it ran, but I noticed a steady stream of gas coming from under the tank. From what I can tell it's either the line feeding the fuel pressure regulator or the regulator itself. My money is on the line, since it's possible I had the tank tilted a little too far left for its liking. Darkness set in and I had to call it a night. So I'm wondering how difficult it will be to get a replacement hose. The upper half of the hose had some sort of wrap on it. It's an 05 1500 Classic. Any thoughts? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2015, 06:04 PM	#5
reitman Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 26	Guess I got lucky. Turns out the hose that attaches to the pressure regulator was missing the clamp. I could tell one had been on there at one point, but no clue when it went missing. Put a new one on and good as new. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Hello reitman . I don't think it's necessary to change the hose at all. When you lifted the tank you probably pulled the hose loose . The one that goes from the tank to the regulator . That one only uses a pressure clamps at both ends. My bike did the same thing ( fuel dripping off the regulator ) I had the tank lifted earlier this summer and was out for a ride when I noticed fuel on the ground at our local ice cream shop. Took the bike home pulled the tank and put a good clamp on the end at the regulator. No leaks The other hose ( fuel return to tank ) has a cloth cover . Each end has a special fitting with push in tabs to remove. You push the tabs in and pull. This unit has compression o-rings to seal . Doubt this is the problem . Sound like you have an easy fix on your hands !!
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09-28-2015, 10:16 PM	#3
reitman Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 26	Well that is certainly good news. I'll check as soon as I get home from work tomorrow. The Power Commander 3 still needs to go in, so hopefully it's just a loose hose.
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09-28-2015, 10:23 PM	#4
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I'm sure that's all it is . I'm not a fan of compression clamps so I change them out when I need too. I was using the PC3 for a couple of years and the set-up was very good . You should see a nice gain in power with your bike. Enjoy the new ride !!!
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09-29-2015, 06:42 PM	#6
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Great news !!! Now get that PC3 hooked up and put some miles on her !!! I would recommend getting your bike dyno'd . The stock map wasn't to bad but when I got the bike dyno'd it made a huge difference.
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09-29-2015, 11:49 PM	#7
reitman Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 26	Well, at $250 for a dynojet tune, I think the map I downloaded will have to do for now. Hahaha. Haven't had it out for a real ride yet, but down the street and back revealed the absurd throttle response it now has.
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09-30-2015, 09:46 AM	#9
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I hear yah ! Dyno's are expensive. Nothing wrong with using the maps they offer. Once I changed my pipes to V&H duels I had to take it in because I couldn't get rid of the popping. Glad your getting out for rides now !!!
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