Strong Gas Smell from the gas cap on my 03 GSX-R 750 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

docadams · 01-03-2004, 11:11 AM

Has anyone had a strong gas smell coming from the gas cap? I did not over fill the tank, and it seems really strong for gas venting from the tank. I can't seem to get the same answer twice on tihs one. Thanks

The Chad · 01-03-2004, 05:15 PM

the tank is supose to vent, when ever I put my lid over the filler, when closed, then put my helmet back on, it really smelled strong of gas. In my opinion, it's nothing to worry about, unless you are getting liquid where it shouldn't be. My 02 gixxer 750 did it amd y 02 gixxer 1000 does it. Mainly just make sure that the seals are in good shape with no visable damage to them.

gixxer600m · 01-25-2004, 09:29 AM

do you do alot of hard riding or wheelies? that can cause the smell(gas sloshing around and out the vent). also lift the tank and make sure that the tank spill hose is connected. if it popped off the gas is dripping on the motor and not to the ground like intended.

docadams · 01-26-2004, 02:38 PM

No I don't do wheeles or ride hard. I did check the overfill hose and all is ok. I was thinking of replacing the gas cap assembly, but I hate trouble shooting by swapping out parts. Thanks

01-03-2004, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
docadams Newbie Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 9	Strong Gas Smell from the gas cap on my 03 GSX-R 750 Has anyone had a strong gas smell coming from the gas cap? I did not over fill the tank, and it seems really strong for gas venting from the tank. I can't seem to get the same answer twice on tihs one. Thanks

01-03-2004, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	the tank is supose to vent, when ever I put my lid over the filler, when closed, then put my helmet back on, it really smelled strong of gas. In my opinion, it's nothing to worry about, unless you are getting liquid where it shouldn't be. My 02 gixxer 750 did it amd y 02 gixxer 1000 does it. Mainly just make sure that the seals are in good shape with no visable damage to them. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

01-25-2004, 09:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
gixxer600m Newbie Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10	do you do alot of hard riding or wheelies? that can cause the smell(gas sloshing around and out the vent). also lift the tank and make sure that the tank spill hose is connected. if it popped off the gas is dripping on the motor and not to the ground like intended. __________________ win if you can loose if you must but always cheat! www.sjpproducts.com

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01-26-2004, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
docadams Newbie Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 9	No I don't do wheeles or ride hard. I did check the overfill hose and all is ok. I was thinking of replacing the gas cap assembly, but I hate trouble shooting by swapping out parts. Thanks

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