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Old 07-06-2008, 04:18 PM
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I've had my duece for a little while now and when ever I fill the tank all the way up and let it sit i get a small stream of gas coming out from underneath the center cover.&nbsp\\; The other thing is that after I ride for a little while or the bike sits in the sun I seem to get quite a bit of pressure built up in the tank.&nbsp\\; So I crack the gas cap open and release it about everytime I get on the bike.&nbsp\\; My question is that I'm wondering if there is supposed to be a pressure release or a vent tube somewhere on those tanks.&nbsp\\;
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Old 07-06-2008, 04:31 PM
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Default RE: Gas tank leak and pressure

my first thought is if your gas cap is vented they do make custom tank caps that are not, or you overfilled your tank possibly?
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:23 PM
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We'll I'm pretty sure my cap isn't vented and I'm pretty positive it isnt cuz it was over filled because it has happened everytime I put close to a full tank in it. Are the 01 softails supposed to have a vented cap?
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:28 PM
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Stock caps are vented.&nbsp\\; Check you vent tube (comes off the front of the tank) to see if it is clogged first.&nbsp\\; Try someone elses gas cap and see if the problem persists.&nbsp\\; If it leaks out from under the dash you could try putting a new rubber gasket in there with new screws. &nbsp\\;
 
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