Re: Gas drips from 2000 FLSTC

From: HogDoctor (hogdoctor@execpc.nospam.com)
Date: Tue May 09 2000 - 22:59:05 CDT


Tim Moore wrote:

> I have noticed that if I fill the tank of my 2000 FLSTC to the plate in
> the tank - I can often get lots of dripping from the overflow under the
> bike. I think it pressures up as the sun warms it because I have gotten
> it to stop dripping by opening the gas cap for a second. Anybody else
> having that problem? Ideas? Does it sound right?
>
> --
> Tim Moore
> 2000 FLSTC
> `95 FXDWG

Considering the fuel comes from a relatively cold storage tank underground
and is pumped into a closed container just above a piece of machinery that
makes
a fair amount of heat, yes, the fuel will expand and find it's way out
somehow,
fortunately your vent and overflow is working properly and it isn't pushing

it past the float needle and making your carb puke all over your foot.

HogDr

Try not filling it up so high.


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