Fuel loss when tank is lifted on hinge?

[FZ6er_FSR]

Hi everyone,

I was finishing my winter storage procedure and the last thing I had to do was remove the battery (there’s no power outlet where the bike is being stored.)

My gas tank was full and was combined with fuel stabilizer before I started removing the battery. To get to the battery, I followed the manual (remove inner panels, unscrew 2 bolts, peeled gas tank back). I had someone hold the tank for me while I took out the battery. By the time we were done, I noticed a lot of fuel had gone through the breather tube and leaked on the ground.

Anybody else experience this?

Other question: No matter how full my tank is, it’s guaranteed fuel will be lost everytime I pull back the gas tank?

If both are true, then I learnt something today.

Thanks.

 

[Jman]

I have pulled my gas tank back many times and never experienced that.

 

[TheVmaxrider]

That's a great question. Noticed that Steph's FZ does the same thing when I am putting it away for the winter. Might just try it with a half tank of gas and top off tank once the battery is out. Of course I will have to allow some leakage in the Spring when removing it from storage.

 

[steveindenmark]

Yes I have had that happen to me.

I first used to put a jar under the breather tube to catch the fuel. Then I just blocked it with a centre punch and that did the job while I had the tank up.

Steve

 

[blchandl2]

Tipping the tank when full will cause it to leak out the overflow as designed. Had it happen on my '05, now I try to have no more than 1/2 tank when I lift it on my '07.

 

[ITSME]

Your bike is just rebelling against your winter storage plan, if your not going to burn the fuel im just going to deposit it right here on your shop floor.

 

[Fred]

It'll only happen with a full or almost full tank.

My house stank of gasoline for a week afterwards.

Frederic

 

[aproccos]

Why are you storing/working on your bike in your house?
Don't you have a garage (or a friend with a garage)
LOL