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booner
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« on: September 09, 2015, 06:27:06 PM »
1999 interstate,  I need help to figure this out.  Gas odor while riding up steep grade fixed throttle position, also when I slow down and under med acceleration.  Did try and use wd 40 on the gas cap gasket, not much help,will try and add thin gasket under old cap gasket.  any other suggestions appreciated. thanks
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Hef
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2015, 08:32:14 PM »
I had a gas odor and discovered it was a leaking shut off valve. Replaced shut off valve and problem solved. I seriously doubt that you going up or down a hill has any relevance. Just my two cents worth.
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big poppa pump
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2015, 08:43:37 PM »
The Intake runner O-rings had to be replaced on my tourer when I smelt gas while riding.
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2015, 10:51:04 PM »
My gas leak smell was leaking fuel rail on the carbs. Check that out too.
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2015, 03:15:44 AM »
If you think it may be your gas cap, look at this post.  http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,57951.0.html
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Ramie
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2015, 06:27:41 AM »
Check all your carb boots clamps, I noticed the same thing when I first got the I/S.  Every boot clap was loose.
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2015, 08:43:06 AM »
Check the fuel lines, petcock, fuel rails for any dampness, drips, color change.
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Oldnick
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2015, 09:03:23 AM »
Quote from: Colin on September 09, 2015, 10:51:04 PM
My gas leak smell was leaking fuel rail on the carbs. Check that out too.

Sorry,  but christ my Valk is all black and chromen and I love it, but your red/black guy is just .........umm...just...umm...holy crap...umm stunning

Gone all girly and tongue tied over a flashy bike...dammnit! Cheesy

Nick
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2015, 12:10:37 PM »
Quote from: Oldnick on September 11, 2015, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: Colin on September 09, 2015, 10:51:04 PM
My gas leak smell was leaking fuel rail on the carbs. Check that out too.

Sorry,  but christ my Valk is all black and chromen and I love it, but your red/black guy is just .........umm...just...umm...holy crap...umm stunning

Gone all girly and tongue tied over a flashy bike...dammnit! Cheesy

Nick
Those are Big Poppa's bikes. And what's the deal, you don't like his yellow one ?  2funny
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