Fuel Tank Vacum @##$%&

[kellybt1052]

To my surprise recently I pulled inot fule up and the tank would not open! through process of elimination it has been determined that the fuel tank is pulling a strong vacum and not venting therefore holding the cap down. The dealer is saying there is 1 way valve thta may be faulty. I ahve the warratny but do not want to lose 1-2 days of spring like weather here if there is an easy fis. Anyone else had this?? Was there an easy fix?
Thasnks.

Whooo Whoo....Deals Gap is COMING!!!!

 

[tuningfork]

the dealer is right on this one I think (vent line), you should be able to check it yourself, just undo the front of the tank and flip it up to inpect the hoses.

 

[chuckfz6ryder]

I rode mine like that for a year before I was fueling up on an FZ6-forum group ride and realized I was the only one struggling to open my tank. Look at the hoses down bt the center stand, likely one is higher up than the others. You can lift the tank and pull on the hose, it will likely come down a bit, problem solved in 5-10 minutes, not 1-2 days.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

If you lift the front of your tank some you can look in and see the two vent lines (2 on my 07) coming from the upper, outter sides of the gas tank. They may be kinked causing the blockage. If clogged, blow out with an air compressor or some carb cleaner. Its not a major project....

 

[kellybt1052]

Thank you all. Problem appears to be solved!!! Appears there was a kink in the line. Gotta love this forum!!!