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Tank cracked at mounting point
On my new '10 EC300 the tank mounting point on top near the steering head has cracked. It doesn't leak fuel as the plastic is a flat "tab" at that point.
The bolt has a small spacer under it to keep someone from tightening it all the way down hopefully preventing it from being smashed/cracked but apparently this didn't work as it was supposed to. I put a larger washer over it as it seems to be getting a little worse. I hope I don't have to buy a new tank. Are cracks in this area common? |
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I don't know if it's common, but, that area holds no fuel. I cut one way back yo fit a steering damper on an older bike.
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Mike Sheetz OMRA #21AA What will I be riding next? Christini GG 300? '15 KTM 300 XC-W '08 EC 250 (Gone to new happy owner) Gran Prix Cycle LTR Suspension RB-Designs |
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tank leaking
Reviving the old! This is exactly where my tank is leaking after roughly 6 hrs. The shoulder washer was not tall enough, so when tightening I believe it caused failure. And on my 11' there is fuel in the very thin front section, and it now leaks all over.
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fuel tank leak
Got my new tank installed, had a bit of issue with the petcock mounting. Threaded inserts incorrectly spaced a couple mm- opened up the petcock mount a bit.
Went for first ride and... Now it leaks through the cap! WTF . I am getting tired of these small/avoidable problems. There are hardly any cap threads at the front side of the opening. I am going to get another tank- this is not acceptable on a new bike. Also I am selling this bike if I get the right offer-will post ad later in correct location- sick of the little hassles popping up.
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2012 xc300 - Great bike! sold looking for 18+ |
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Sorry to hear.. Whats next on the menu? Beta? |
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Holy crap a lot of people are pissed lately, I'm pretty happy I have a 10 now !
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My tank cracked in the exact same place. I put the larger washer on also-like you did.
I never had a problem with it other than cosmetic. My GG gas cap leaked tho, and I noticed a small leak at the knob attachment that holds the seat in place. I got a Clark tank that holds 1/2 gal more fuel which was easier to install than this stock one AND enabled me to complete a whole race without stopping for a splash at some point. Im still lovin my GG!
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fuel leak
I am hoping a different gas cap will stop the leaking. Since it has happened to others, there is hope that I won't need to change the tank.
Was venting a bit earlier today, not sure about giving up on it yet. But..
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2012 xc300 - Great bike! sold looking for 18+ |
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Cap and hose in stock ...
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