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Started by orenjimonster, November 16, 2009, 08:08:13 PM

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orenjimonster

November 16, 2009, 08:08:13 PM
I live in SF bay area and commuted today to work. When I got back home and parked, the bike was making a weird noise.. i'm 99% sure its coming from the gas tank.. it sounds like it was *purrring* or *leaking gas* or *farting* The noise was the loudest near the gas cap.. is this normal? I opened up the gas cap to let the air out but it was still doing it after I closed it.

Is this because the weather is cold?? High 60s, low 40s when I was riding home this evening.

Thanks.
[coffee]

Speeddog

#1
November 16, 2009, 09:22:18 PM
This sounds like a Tech question....
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Raux

#2
November 16, 2009, 09:43:56 PM
gas overflow or vapor tubes clogged? 
do you still have the charcoal canister?
intake leak somewhere?
just some ideas.

ducpainter

#3
November 17, 2009, 01:19:22 AM
It's normal.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


orenjimonster

#4
November 17, 2009, 07:12:39 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 17, 2009, 01:19:22 AM
It's normal.


I'll check my vapor tube later tonight..
this is normal? so yours farts too? o-O

rule62

#5
November 17, 2009, 08:44:30 AM
Mine sounds more like whale songs.  Make sure your vent tubes aren't blocked/crimped.

ducpainter

#6
November 17, 2009, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: orenjimonster on November 17, 2009, 07:12:39 AM
I'll check my vapor tube later tonight..
this is normal? so yours farts too? o-O
Mine sings

Quote from: rule62 on November 17, 2009, 08:44:30 AM
Mine sounds more like whale songs.  Make sure your vent tubes aren't blocked/crimped.

Are you running a vapor canister? If not, remove the little rubber piece that goes between the cap and the tank. It serves no purpose without the canister.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


stopintime

#7
November 17, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
+1 on the whale song. Louder after a long hard ride in cold weather. After I learned "it's normal" it's cool [thumbsup]
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

ducpainter

#8
November 17, 2009, 10:29:57 AM
Quote from: stopintime on November 17, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
+1 on the whale song. Louder after a long hard ride in cold weather. After I learned "it's normal" it's cool [thumbsup]
The reason it makes more noise on a cool day is the fuel in the tank contracts faster and air has to enter the tank faster. Since the hole in the cap doesn't change the rubber flap resonates because of the rapid air movement..
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


NorDog

#9
November 17, 2009, 10:51:49 AM
Quote from: orenjimonster on November 16, 2009, 08:08:13 PM
... it sounds like it was *purrring* or *leaking gas* or *farting*...



I hope you get this sorted out, but if it makes a sound that reminds you of purring AND farting, you should take your cat to the vet.

;)
A man in passion rides a mad horse. -- Ben Franklin

orenjimonster

#10
November 17, 2009, 02:06:09 PM
what is this "canister" you guys speak of... ?????
Quote from: ducpainter on November 17, 2009, 09:54:25 AM
Mine sings

Are you running a vapor canister? If not, remove the little rubber piece that goes between the cap and the tank. It serves no purpose without the canister.

ducpainter

#11
November 17, 2009, 02:10:00 PM
All monsters have a charcoal vapor canister as delivered from the factory.

Most people take them off.

It's black plastic.

What bike do you have?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


orenjimonster

#12
November 19, 2009, 02:38:19 PM
i have a 06 S2R 800  [bacon]

ducpainter

#13
November 19, 2009, 02:43:43 PM
Quote from: orenjimonster on November 19, 2009, 02:38:19 PM
i have a 06 S2R 800  [bacon]
Do you have a black plastic container in between the side covers with small diameter tubing running into it?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


orenjimonster

#14
November 22, 2009, 10:42:15 PM
i have no idea what its suppose to look like.. i should have it since I don't think the previous owner removed it..
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