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2008 Hayabusa Leaking Fuel

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Red Rider, Jul 14, 2016.

  1. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    Posted for new member Tyler Buckner:


    I just bought a 2008 Hayabusa with only 900 miles on it. I drove it home from the dealership where it had been kept inside. Then had to leave it outside for the first night and following day while I was at work. When I got off work that same day I took it riding and noticed gas was leaking from under the bike in a few places. But when I stopped riding and set still the leak stopped after a few minutes. Why is the bike leaking gas?
    Tyler Buckner, Today at 5:34 AM
    Red Rider, Jul 14, 2016
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    l got that as well, suggested he video and get pictures, call
    the dealer and ask them to come pick up the new bike since
    it's leaking fuel, hot exhaust and gas fumes don't mix.

    There is the possibility that he overfilled the tank and with the hot
    weather it's got an overflow line, most HD's have one for overfilling.

    Otherwise, leaking injector, leaking o-ring, cracked and leaking fuel line
    are possible causes,

    Whatever the cause, I wouldn't ride the thing without an asbestos
    fire suit and a fire extinguisher..
    hotroadking, Jul 14, 2016
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    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    +1 But, don't overlook the strange. My Suzuki I had started leaking gas one day and it turned out to be a stress crack in the underside of the gas tank. From the stamping of the metal.
    Fatboy128, Jul 16, 2016
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  5. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    Very good point.

    Wonder if we'll ever hear how it turns out?
    Red Rider, Jul 16, 2016
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dylan if you want to be a member fine, but please stop referencing TUB in every tech post, there are people here from Europe, Australia, New England, etc, they are not all going to come by that shop.
    hotroadking, Jul 29, 2016
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