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phantomxc · 04-23-2009, 09:43 PM

I am new to bikes and I'm still learning but I am a little concerned about the two rubber tubes protruding from the bottom of the bike. I believe the sales person told me it was fuel overflow something or another. When ever I drive the bike for a bit and it sits for atleast an hour or two, seems there is a small puddle just below the tubes. Definitely smells like fuel

I'm hoping this is normal and I didn't get some shoddy assembly?

04-23-2009, 09:56 PM

How full is the fuel tank? Depending on the temperature (thermal expansion of the fuel) and fuel level, the overflow might be normal. But if this is occurring with a half tank of fuel, it sounds like something's amiss.

phantomxc · 04-23-2009, 10:01 PM

I haven't thought to look, but today it happened while parked at work with about 40 miles from a full tank. I keep track this whole tank and see if it's something to worry about. Thanks!

fz6rwolf · 04-24-2009, 05:16 AM

Most probably just condensation.

04-24-2009, 06:42 AM

The tubes are there for a reason, to do just as what they are doing.

It is normal.

Don't worry about it. Just don't park it inside on your carpet.

04-24-2009, 07:19 AM

i believe they are affectionately called the fz udders.

04-23-2009, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
phantomxc Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leaking Fuel? I am new to bikes and I'm still learning but I am a little concerned about the two rubber tubes protruding from the bottom of the bike. I believe the sales person told me it was fuel overflow something or another. When ever I drive the bike for a bit and it sits for atleast an hour or two, seems there is a small puddle just below the tubes. Definitely smells like fuel I'm hoping this is normal and I didn't get some shoddy assembly?

04-23-2009, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
chicagogreg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaking Fuel? How full is the fuel tank? Depending on the temperature (thermal expansion of the fuel) and fuel level, the overflow might be normal. But if this is occurring with a half tank of fuel, it sounds like something's amiss.

04-23-2009, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
phantomxc Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Leaking Fuel? I haven't thought to look, but today it happened while parked at work with about 40 miles from a full tank. I keep track this whole tank and see if it's something to worry about. Thanks!

04-24-2009, 05:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Leaking Fuel? Most probably just condensation. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

04-24-2009, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
dako81 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaking Fuel? The tubes are there for a reason, to do just as what they are doing. It is normal. Don't worry about it. Just don't park it inside on your carpet.

04-24-2009, 07:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
blitzcraig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaking Fuel? i believe they are affectionately called the fz udders.

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