Scrambler Petrol overflow

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  1. Abcght100

    Abcght100 Active Member

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    #1 Abcght100, May 24, 2016
    Hi all, so I went for a ride out at the weekend and thought I'd better top up with petrol. Pulled into the garage filled up just a bit more than usual went and paid but on returning to the bike I had a petrol leak from a rubber pipe which ends near the side stand. I'm guessing its the overflow but it's not in the owners manual.
     
  2. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #2 steve lovatt, May 24, 2016
    Yes, there is an overflow pipe and overfilling can cause small leaks. If I fill the Tiger full and then leave it in the sun the heat causes a small overflow from the pipe due to expansion.
     
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  3. Scrambler Si

    Scrambler Si Member

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    #3 Scrambler Si, May 26, 2016
    Best to get out an burn some off then eh?
     
  4. steve lovatt

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    #4 steve lovatt, May 26, 2016
    That's always my excuse now!
     
  5. Abcght100

    Abcght100 Active Member

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    #5 Abcght100, May 27, 2016
    Yeah damn right mate hopefully the weather will play ball this weekend so I can get out. Bring on the weekend :-D
     
  6. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #6 PETER CLARKE, May 27, 2016
    As soon as the sun comes out someone has a problem with it :mad:
     
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  7. steve lovatt

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    #7 steve lovatt, May 27, 2016
    Don't you dare! :eek:
     
  8. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #8 PETER CLARKE, May 27, 2016
    bike appears to be cheaper to run in the winter:)
     
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