smell of petrol

Ok folks im sure this is an easy one.

When I fill up for a short while afterwards (parking up and at low speeds) the bike stinks of petrol. Like its overfueling or something.

When its been run a bit it goes.

Any ideas why?

[yorkie_chris]

Are you overfilling it or pouring some fuel down the drain tube?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Are you overfilling it or pouring some fuel down the drain tube?

well its not going down the drain tube when i fill it. However it is when i fill it to the brim when im sat on the bike. if its on the side stand i dont have a problem normally. So im guessing i might be over filling it but i was thinking the tank might be sealed?

Have a look at the all the fuel pipes, you might have one loose.

[embee]

Drain tube inside tank could be rusted through and leaking (right at the top?), wouldn't be the first.......

[dizzyblonde]

meh, my bike stunk last night after a good blast down the motorway. Fine today..I'm sure you've nothing to worry about