Never had this before, what do ya'all think

CARTEEUSMC · Post by **CARTEEUSMC** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:51 pm

Question:

When I let the yellow light go on the other day, I rode it for about 25 more miles and filled up. When I arrived at the filling station, I went to open the gas cap and literally it was hard to open, usually it just pops up. There was so much pressure built in the tank when I did get it open the suction actually drew the tank inside itself. It has never done this before that night and was wondering if my fuel pump is actually working harder?

By the way, it does this every time now! In the last two weeks I have put 1300 miles on her for my new job, 100 plus miles a day. So should I be concerned?

There away to make the problem go away?

Anyone else had this?

She runs like normal other than that!

12000 mile service is coming around the corner soon.

Thanks for any insight!

hank · Post by **hank** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:26 pm

sounds like you have a blocked breafher pipe stopping air getting into the tank.

Hank

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:28 pm

I've heard of this before...and yes there is something wrong..Most likely just a breather hose or something simple...like Hank said.

DJ

CARTEEUSMC · Post by **CARTEEUSMC** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:18 pm

So something simple i can do guys? or do I just take it to the dealer
warranty is still good????

Post by **DSKYZD** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:28 pm

There are 2 or 3 tubes hanging down near your right foot peg. Check that they are not clogged w/ road gunk or packed dirt from a mud dauber (wasp).

DSKYZD

hank · Post by **hank** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:59 am

If it's under warranty take it to the dealer and let them fix it.

Hank.

Sunbeemer · Post by **Sunbeemer** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:12 am

My bike had this issue when I bought it (used) and I lived with it for a year before I found out (from this board!) that it wasn't normal, and it didn't appear to harm anything, but I've heard of tanks getting dimpled by the vacuum and think that the fuel pump must be working harder, so I was glad to find the mud dauber nest that plugged the canister vent hose hanging behind the right foot peg. Aftter cleaning out the tube with a pipe cleaner, the tank now only develops a very slight vacuum, nothing like before, and again, I assume this is normal.

Post by **Beemeridian** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:21 am

CARTEEUSMC · Post by **CARTEEUSMC** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:54 am

yep she still has the canister. on my way to the dealer i reckon

Post by **Beemeridian** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:09 pm

Post by **iowabeakster** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:12 pm

If getting to the dealer is a hassle, check the easy things first. A crimped hose, is a common problem, with an easy fix. I stumbled across this in the "rockster" section. Good ideas here.

http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.p ... vent+hoses

geothepencil · Post by **geothepencil** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:48 pm

I would think Twin City could cure that rather quickly. I wouldn't junk the cannister. Good luck.

geo

CARTEEUSMC · Post by **CARTEEUSMC** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:56 pm

well hymm, got a new cannister installed at twin city

Charlie is the best dealer rep. ever!

thanks for all your guys help, just got her cleaned up and ready for the weekend.

hey geo
where you at? could always use some more mates to go riding with

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE

geothepencil · Post by **geothepencil** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:22 pm

CARTEEUSMC wrote: hey geo
where you at? could always use some more mates to go riding with

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE

Jacksonville -just a few miles west of you. We go to Twin City for everything dealer. Think about coming this way to ride over by the rivers sometime. Send me a pm if you want to explore some roads not quite so corny. Likewise let us know if you have some over there too.

geo