anbark22
02-18-2007, 10:29 PM
Hi Again,
I recently purchased a 2005 VTX 1300R with 2900 miles. It runs fine but whenever I stop and turn it off, I smell gasoline fumes, usually just below the fuel tank (on both sides). It is especially evident in the area near the air filter cover on the right hand side. I examined all the hoses entering and exiting the carburetor, but did not see any that were disconnected. This was a visual inspection with a flashlight, as I did not remove the tank itself. However, I removed the air filter cover and air filter. I did see a slight amount of moisture on the backplate (back of the air filter housing) upon removing the filter. Is this normal (the smell) or is this just my imagination. When I park my bike in my garage, the smell lasts for several hours.
As always, thank you.
anbark22.
I recently purchased a 2005 VTX 1300R with 2900 miles. It runs fine but whenever I stop and turn it off, I smell gasoline fumes, usually just below the fuel tank (on both sides). It is especially evident in the area near the air filter cover on the right hand side. I examined all the hoses entering and exiting the carburetor, but did not see any that were disconnected. This was a visual inspection with a flashlight, as I did not remove the tank itself. However, I removed the air filter cover and air filter. I did see a slight amount of moisture on the backplate (back of the air filter housing) upon removing the filter. Is this normal (the smell) or is this just my imagination. When I park my bike in my garage, the smell lasts for several hours.
As always, thank you.
anbark22.