Fuel tap help

[lee1 1]

Hi all wondered if someone could clarify something for me

since I took the bike for mot theres been a strong smell of petrol where I keep the bike

so tonight had a good look round it couldnt see any leaks ect ect,so removed the tank to look even further

and noticed while the tank was off fuel was dripping from the supply pipe

Am I right in thinking there should be no drips comeing from here or fuel loss as its a vacum fed tap

is it just a case of new seal kit for the tap many thanks Lee.

[gravelrash 0]

If the tap is on prime Lee its gravity fed and will flow freely but when in the on position it is vacuum operated if yours flows like this then a new seal kit should sort it but your carb floats should stop it entering the cylinders

[lee1 1]

@gravelrash wrote:

If the tap is on prime Lee its gravity fed and will flow freely but when in the on position it is vacuum operated if yours flows like this then a new seal kit should sort it but your carb floats should stop it entering the cylinders

Thanks mike prime works fine its when its on res or run
then when ya move the tank it comes out like on prime

if that makes sence

[gravelrash 0]

It does Lee, I think there is a diaphragm inside the tap which may have a split hence why the vacuum part of the tap,s not working. Might be worth taking the tap off and having a quick look before you order a repair kit just to be sure!

[lee1 1]

@gravelrash wrote:

It does Lee, I think there is a diaphragm inside the tap which may have a split hence why the vacuum part of the tap,s not working. Might be worth taking the tap off and having a quick look before you order a repair kit just to be sure!

Thanks mike took the tap off and the oring does look worn

I will just put a new seal kit on it thanks for ya input

[gravelrash 0]

No probs Lee, hope you get it sorted mate!

[dick65 0]

should be an easy fix lee,still annoying though

[Stue11 0]

Excellent advice Mike, hope she's sorted Lee

[madsod 0]

went on my 600 bandit when i had it

[lee1 1]

Thanks for ya input mike,new seal kit fitted all is good