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24 Oct 2007 11:04 #177906
by brox
From Bismarck, ND
1981 KZ750 LTD w/Kerker Header
2006 KTM 200 XCW
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My gas cap has been leaking on my 1981 750 LTD. I replaced the rubber gasket, and still can smell gas from the gas cap. It is stinking up my garage, any other ideas to fix this? Thanks.
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1981 KZ750 LTD w/Kerker Header
2006 KTM 200 XCW
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24 Oct 2007 11:07 #177908
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
Replied by RonKZ650 on topic Gas Cap Leaking
Remember your cap is vented so air can get in the tank to replace gas as it's consumed, so it's normal to smell gas at the cap. If it's not leaking when you ride with a full tank, it's normal.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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25 Oct 2007 07:30 #178059
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Replied by wiredgeorge on topic Gas Cap Leaking
Is this the rectangular shaped cap? If so, even though you replaced the large seal ring, it may still not seal well. You need to replace the orings that go around the two M5 mount screws. These provide spacing to keep the cap tight on the seal. If you take the cap apart, you will find yet another oring around the key mechanism and this can leak as well... you will actually get gas come out the keyhole if this oring is shot.
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26 Oct 2007 12:26 #178264
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From Bismarck, ND
1981 KZ750 LTD w/Kerker Header
2006 KTM 200 XCW
Replied by brox on topic Gas Cap Leaking
Thanks. I will try replacing those orings next.
From Bismarck, ND
1981 KZ750 LTD w/Kerker Header
2006 KTM 200 XCW
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