Another Fuel Leak

bkmaxvrb · 05-03-2009, 06:35 AM

Here's my fuel leak...Any ideas? I would normally say it's the tube on the right side, under the tank. However, that area is dry. Notice the peeling paint under the edge. I think this has been going on for awhile.

This leak is under the rear edge of the tank and above the welded on bracket that allows the bolts and bushings to attach the tank to the frame. It's a pretty good leak. I had lifted the tank earlier in the year to run a power wire under it, along the wiring harness. I never detached any hoses, just lifted the tank a couple of inches. Enough to get my hand in there to get the wire tied off.

Do you think I have a bad tank that has a leak in a seam or something similer? Here's the pic:

Thnaks All

bkmaxvrb · 05-03-2009, 06:45 AM

Here's another pic of the left side of the tank. You can see a drip forming and some of the wet areas. I dried everything up last night before I came in the house for the night.

ponch · 05-03-2009, 09:23 AM

I've heard some 1600 Classics had that issue and there was a recall. You may want to look into that.

macmac · 05-04-2009, 06:06 PM

Bad tank.... many of these did leak at a weld and the dealer should do it on warrenty.

dogdoc · 05-05-2009, 03:25 PM

your bike is green in first pic and silver/black in second pic? I own the '05 and my bro owns an '06 and have had the tanks off a few times and no leaks. it could be a line which is easy enough to check. take the whole tank OFF and check out all lines/hoses. And check welds for leaks too. Good Luck.

Doc

bkmaxvrb · 05-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Doc,

I think the color difference is the angle of the camera. It's the speedy green and titanium. The leak issue is solved. It's the weld and Kawi is replacing the tank even though it's little out of warranty.

fish · 05-05-2009, 04:13 PM

thats good to hear :)

macmac · 05-05-2009, 05:18 PM

They recalled the 2000cc tanks, which are similar in welding. If my tank leaked like that and Kawii wouldn't replace 10 tanks in a row if that's what it took I would be going postal...

There is NO WaY A CUSTOMER CAN CAUSE THAT LEAK! Bad welding robots is that cause, or bad enginerring

05-03-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Another Fuel Leak Here's my fuel leak...Any ideas? I would normally say it's the tube on the right side, under the tank. However, that area is dry. Notice the peeling paint under the edge. I think this has been going on for awhile. This leak is under the rear edge of the tank and above the welded on bracket that allows the bolts and bushings to attach the tank to the frame. It's a pretty good leak. I had lifted the tank earlier in the year to run a power wire under it, along the wiring harness. I never detached any hoses, just lifted the tank a couple of inches. Enough to get my hand in there to get the wire tied off. Do you think I have a bad tank that has a leak in a seam or something similer? Here's the pic: Thnaks All __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-03-2009, 06:45 AM	#2
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Another Fuel Leak Here's another pic of the left side of the tank. You can see a drip forming and some of the wet areas. I dried everything up last night before I came in the house for the night. __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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05-03-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Another Fuel Leak I've heard some 1600 Classics had that issue and there was a recall. You may want to look into that. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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05-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Fuel Leak Bad tank.... many of these did leak at a weld and the dealer should do it on warrenty. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Another Fuel Leak your bike is green in first pic and silver/black in second pic? I own the '05 and my bro owns an '06 and have had the tanks off a few times and no leaks. it could be a line which is easy enough to check. take the whole tank OFF and check out all lines/hoses. And check welds for leaks too. Good Luck. Doc Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#6
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Another Fuel Leak Doc, I think the color difference is the angle of the camera. It's the speedy green and titanium. The leak issue is solved. It's the weld and Kawi is replacing the tank even though it's little out of warranty. __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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05-05-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Another Fuel Leak thats good to hear :) __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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05-05-2009, 05:18 PM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Fuel Leak They recalled the 2000cc tanks, which are similar in welding. If my tank leaked like that and Kawii wouldn't replace 10 tanks in a row if that's what it took I would be going postal... There is NO WaY A CUSTOMER CAN CAUSE THAT LEAK! Bad welding robots is that cause, or bad enginerring __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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