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tonybmw92 10-05-09 12:31 PM

Replacement Tank
 
Hi All

I need a replacement tank preferably in silver for a 2002 sv curvy mine lets in water near the top seals where you unlock it to put fuel in according to the garage.

Cheers Tony

davepreston 10-05-09 02:41 PM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
silly question but would it not be vastly cheaper to reseal it

yorkie_chris 10-05-09 03:36 PM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
They all do that guv'. What you have is a blocked drain tube.

tonybmw92 11-05-09 06:14 AM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
ive had the blocked pipe sorted but apparently water is getting in around the seal at the top and he advised me to get a new tank? is there a good way of sealing the area with the allen key bolts etc?

yorkie_chris 11-05-09 11:11 AM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
Blow some WD40 down the tube and check it comes out of the bottom freely.

A healthy tank will leak fuel if it's on its side, if it were sealed then your engine would stop as there is no seperate breather tube.

Might be worth pulling the cap assembly and having a bit of a squirt round with some sealant.

skapegoat 11-05-09 11:39 AM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
Wait a second, if there is rust inside your tank from water getting in then it's a different story.
Did your bike ever sit up for a long time?
Ask the mechanic if this is the case.
If not just get a replacement cap of Suzuki or a twist style race cap off eBay.

tonybmw92 11-05-09 12:22 PM

Re: Replacement Tank
 
i will find out and let you know.


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