daveg
Parking Attendant
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posted March 14, 2009 06:14 PM
Gas Tank Pressure Question
I'm a new 14 owner. About 450 miles on the bike. I noticed the last few times when I stop for fuel a fairly noticable release of pressure when I open the gas cap. The bike wasn't on empty. Still had a gallon or so in the tank. Is this just normal for a 14? The bike's due for 600 mile service in two weeks.
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LAB3
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posted March 14, 2009 06:46 PM
Yes, More so in the summer. You should hear the tank venting before you open the cap.
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Bently
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posted March 14, 2009 06:55 PM
Mine does it in warm temps. no big deal.
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Old Guy
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posted March 14, 2009 07:31 PM
mine soes it in cold weather too lol
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Rook
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posted March 14, 2009 08:58 PM
That's a normal sound. Mine does it too. I think I even heard it making a long wine once or twice when parked in the warm garage with gas cap closed. Vapors build up and they need to be expelled. It's totally healthy. Just try to not let your bike do it around other bikes because they think it is impolite.
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daveg
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posted March 15, 2009 02:07 AM
Thanks everyone. After 35 years of riding this bike has re-energized my passion to ride. Couldn't appreciate the thrill till I rode one. My other bikes are resting comfortably in the garage.
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Bluebyyou
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posted March 15, 2009 02:51 AM
Yes, mine does it too. Sometimes it whistles for several minutes after shut down.
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bigdtd
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posted March 15, 2009 05:00 AM
 Edited By: bigdtd on 15 Mar 2009 13:01
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Thanks everyone. After 35 years of riding this bike has re-energized my passion to ride. Couldn't appreciate the thrill till I rode one. My other bikes are resting comfortably in the garage.
i know what you mean, i have been riding since 75 and nothing compares to this beast. it has you looking for a airport runway..........oh yea my tank vents too
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FIFTH
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posted March 15, 2009 06:51 AM
mine whines all the time.....People always stop talking and ask what that noise is.....
my response is, "That noise is just my bike screaming to go fast........."
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dcjens
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posted March 15, 2009 12:22 PM
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Thanks everyone. After 35 years of riding this bike has re-energized my passion to ride. Couldn't appreciate the thrill till I rode one. My other bikes are resting comfortably in the garage.
i know what you mean, i have been riding since 75 and nothing compares to this beast. it has you looking for a airport runway..........oh yea my tank vents too
My first car was a bike. I've had an endorsement since the late 70's. this bike has made me change a few things about riding I thought I knew already. never too old to learn when your life depends on it! I remember reading a mod to the gas cap assembly where you drill out the vent holes a little larger?? Aircraft is supposed to whistle isn't it?
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Bawls
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posted March 15, 2009 01:03 PM
mine sounds like a dial up modem lol.
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