GDOG_PITBULL
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Anyone else have a 2 piece tank and have a problem with the left side cap leaking? Whats a good solution?
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Gas Cap leaking
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You sure you don't have to much gas in the tank? Never heard of that, It happened to me when I accidentally filled the tank to much.
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
I have an 05 with the split tank and the only time I have the left side leaking is when I tend to fill it too high. Even then it is only when I have i laying on the kick stand and once I put a few miles on it no issues. In my case I just watch to make sure that I do not fill too high, including the right side since it will bleed over to the left and raise the level of such if you top off the right high.
GDOG_PITBULL
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How the hell do you put too much gas in a frickin gas tank? Yes, It only leaks on the kickstand after fueling, but it's not like there is a damn fill line that is visible. If it is not topped off I will spend half the day in the fucking gas station. The bottom line is, the damn thing should seal and not leak period!:bang:
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G, take your cap apart and see if maybe the vent line is open. Only the right side cap is vented but your left side one may have an opening of some kind.
Easy to take apart and if there is a missing plug, fill it with some good RTV that can be used with fuel.
Later,
Ray
GDOG_PITBULL
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Oh I did not take it like that! I am just frustrated at the damn leak...lol I guess I just need a new / different cap. I really was not aware that there was a specific fill level for the tank.Easy Killer. Just giving you a reasonable answer, not being a wise ass about it.
It's all good! I do know it did not always leak like this, so maybe I am putting the death grip on it when I tighten it down a little too much?????
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GDOG_PITBULL
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Are you talking about some kind of expansion?
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GDOG_PITBULL
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I think it is probably just a damn seal gone flat!
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I never had my 05 mastiff with the split tank leak out of the left tank. That cap is sealed. Knotso hit the nail on the head with the expansion. Fill it up and ride it home and park it in the sun and you will have a mess on your hands out of the right cap. I would be looking at your paint saver seal and cap seal on the left tank. Or you could just not fill it up unless you plan on putting some mile son your belt.
'04 Mastiff loses gas also
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My '04 Mastiff tends to lose a little gas from the left half cap, on warm days, after putting too much gas in the tank. It has done this from day one. I just don't fill the tank to the brim when fueling.!!!
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BubbleHead
Big Dog Biker test account
JUST A NOTE, MY ONE PIECE TANK WILL LEAK PAST MY CAP IF I FILL IT BEYOND THE OPENING BELOW THE TOP FILLER HOLE. IF I LOOK DOWN IN MY TANK THERE IS ANOTHER HOLE AND IF I JUST FILL MY TANK TO THAT HOLE I NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM. IF I GO PAST THAT POINT IT WILL LEAK WHEN I HIT ANY KIND OF BUMP UNTILL I BURN OFF THE EXCESS GAS THEN EVERYTHING IS OK. DO YOU HAVE A SECOND RING OR HOLE DOWN IN YOUR 2 PIECE TANK?
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BubbleHead
Big Dog Biker test account
HEY HIP, GREAT LOOKING MASTIFF BY THE WAY. I'M IN MARYLAND, MAYBE WE CAN HOOK UP AND RIDE SOME DAY. I'M AN OLD HIPPY MYSELF. GLAD I CAN STILL REMEMBER THE 60'S , AFTER MY HABITS IN THOSE DAYS!
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I grew up in a very distracting time and I guess I got stuck in it.!!! I had and have some of the same habits, and hopefully the memories of days gone by will stay in my mind.!!
May Peace be with you.!!!
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Thank you for your kind words.!!!!HEY HIP, GREAT LOOKING MASTIFF BY THE WAY. I'M IN MARYLAND, MAYBE WE CAN HOOK UP AND RIDE SOME DAY. I'M AN OLD HIPPY MYSELF. GLAD I CAN STILL REMEMBER THE 60'S , AFTER MY HABITS IN THOSE DAYS!
I grew up in a very distracting time and I guess I got stuck in it.!!! I had and have some of the same habits, and hopefully the memories of days gone by will stay in my mind.!!
May Peace be with you.!!!
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Two piece tank vs one piece tank don't work the same.
Does the 2 piece tanks have the same overfill tube inside that is used on the california models? I know on my chop its not used and the tank is plugged. you can see it on my tank here on the left. on the top half.
I believe that is the tube that alot of guys complaign rattles all the time. But I believe they are connected. Maybe you could plumb it with some stainless steel tubing and run it to the floor. Problem fixed!
Maybe?
I believe that is the tube that alot of guys complaign rattles all the time. But I believe they are connected. Maybe you could plumb it with some stainless steel tubing and run it to the floor. Problem fixed!
Maybe?
GDOG_PITBULL
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Yep, I hit that cervix all the time while pumping!
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