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[Catteeclan]

Hi Dave, yep the tank is deformed, the marks on the side of the tank in the photo are where it expanded into the side rails (which i've undone for the photo) more worryingly it had expanded forwards as well so when you turned the steering full lock the lower fork T hit the tank right on the welded seam.

 

Under warranty law uk, because the bike is older than 6 months i would need to prove that it happened through no fault of my own, and Consumer law for used vehicles would have me go right back to the seller which is ultimatley unfair as the bike ran fine for 2300 miles since purchase, 1st service at 300 miles and purchased with 400 miles on the clock.

 

Importer has offered 50% on parts to repair but only if i use the dealer to do the work, so in effect not cost effective to me, i'll ask if they will give 50% on the parts and i will repair myself ? 2 month wait for the parts though. cant see any other way without a load of time and hassle to be honest...

 

What i would like to know is....if this was a carb'd bike with a gravity/mechanical pump i could plug the fuel hole where the fuel cap is with a bung and a hole in it to vent the tank but can i do the same with an injected bike ? i think i should be able to but not sure, just need to get it home eventually, approx 12 miles or just stop evey couple of miles and open the cap !?

 

PS The tank still holds fuel (5 litres) so not leaking but i assume it's compramised and would'nt be comfortable to use long term, the tank has retracted somewhat but still..

I'd carry on using if it's not leaking. Sort those vent pipes and have a road test for a few miles, stop and release the fuel cap to see/listern if it's building pressure.