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Capt1000
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 28
Bike: DL1000 K8
Location: Manchester
Fuel Leak
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April 14, 2018, 09:14:41 »
Hi
Have a DL1000 2008, been laid up during the winter. Noticed a fuel leak from underside of tank yesterday, can't really see where from exactly. Seems to be very Intermittent. Took bike for test with no problems. Anybody have any ideas?
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UK_Vstrom650
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Joined: Jun 2012
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Bike: DL650A L2
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 14, 2018, 09:59:00 »
You probably don't want to ride it if you have a fuel leak...
Usual suspects are hoses/connectors
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chris1200
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 484
Bike: 2008 V Strom 650.
Location: Bristol
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 14, 2018, 10:10:14 »
Lift the tank and have a look. Then spread some kitchen roll under it, leave overnight, and check it in the morning.
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Gassoon
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Bike: DL650X L7
Location: Tyneside
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 14, 2018, 10:30:45 »
Is from the connector to the tank? Statistically (apparently) the usual culprit on the V's is the shortish, fat, connector hose as below link. Scroll down to Mr Greywolfs explanation!
http://www.stromtrooper.com/DL1000-2002-2012/82238-fuel-line-replacement.html
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JAKE.II
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 119
Bike: DL1000K8
Location: Isle of Arran
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 14, 2018, 10:46:14 »
http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom-service-maintenance-questions-discussions/46267-fuel-leak-continuing-any-new-ideas.html
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Have a look at this link. I had the same problem on my 2007 DL1000, with a bit of luck just replacing the clamps cure the problem.
Jake
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Capt1000
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 28
Bike: DL1000 K8
Location: Manchester
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 17, 2018, 19:27:39 »
Cheers blokes
I will take a look this weekend
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Capt1000
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Bike: DL1000 K8
Location: Manchester
Re: Fuel Leak
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April 21, 2018, 12:03:59 »
Lets hope in not the pipe @ £147.37 plus vat
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SuzukiSte
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Re: Fuel Leak
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April 21, 2018, 18:25:40 »
What's it made of gold.?
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Gassoon
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Re: Fuel Leak
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April 21, 2018, 20:09:09 »
get one made up if it is - Er, I mean leaking, not made of gold.
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mr_diver
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Bike: 'onda Varadero XL1000v9, 'onda CX500ec '83, GSX14 '06, DL650 K6 (Blue) R.I.P,
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Re: Fuel Leak
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April 21, 2018, 20:25:46 »
Some of us have to make a living don't you know
Getting an aftermarket single length pipe pipe will be fairly straight forward, getting a Tee'd pipe the correct length may be a bit harder.
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