Scrambler Petrol overflow

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  1. Abcght100

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    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.
     
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    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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    Best to get out an burn some off then eh?
     
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    That's always my excuse now!
     
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    Yeah damn right mate hopefully the weather will play ball this weekend so I can get out. Bring on the weekend :-D
     
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    As soon as the sun comes out someone has a problem with it :mad:
     
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    Don't you dare! :eek:
     
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    bike appears to be cheaper to run in the winter:)
     
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