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wildthang1949
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« on: September 01, 2011, 03:19:17 PM »
I have a strong gas smell in my garage. I have looked the bike over good and do not se a leak anywhere. Anyone have any idea what might be the problem? Also, it seems like sometimes I can smell gas fumes while riding....
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 03:39:30 PM »
 Possibly the seal around the gas cap. Some have had success removing the seal in the cap and adding a thin layer of gasket material and replacing the seal. Hope this helps.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 12:59:35 PM »
is the vent tube on, and clear?
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glassguy
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2011, 06:39:46 PM »
I got rid of the gas leakage on my '01 by replacing the intake O rings
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2011, 09:17:11 PM »
petcock leaking out the bottom maybe
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SW
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 07:37:42 PM »
I had a same problem earlier this year and found that the gas cap seal (unknown reason) was the culprit. I got a thin 2 1/8" O ring that i cut and then slid under the seal using a dentist pick. Smell is gone. Good luck.
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 10:31:30 PM »
I had the same thing happen.  Very strong fuel smell.  Gas cap seal.  Just fix it or buy a new one.   cooldude
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2011, 06:04:59 AM »
I've had a bad gas smell in my garage when I park both my Valkyries there.

My wife found the problem. She told me to walk out of the garage when I'm about to pass gas.

Problem solved!
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