hi guys! im in the proccess of takin the fuel tank off to check for an air leak on the carbs from the inlet rubbers, i got all the botls out, now i need to take the tank off or just twist it around so it can sit on the seat. theres a pipeline coming from the fuel switch to the fuel pump and its too short to be twisted around. im i sposed to take it off or what? and any think else needs to be done or taken off while im at it ?? btw i switched the fuel tap on OFF.
any info will be great. thanks
Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
have a look on the main site www.zxrworld.co.uk under workshop, at the balancing carbs feature RobB done, it will show you how to do it.
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
I can feel the next question coming..................
How do I get the big black plastic box thing off ?
How do I get the big black plastic box thing off ?
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
thanks, helped me alot!masterofinsanity wrote:have a look on the main site http://www.zxrworld.co.uk under workshop, at the balancing carbs feature RobB done, it will show you how to do it.
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
lool come on eh??!! its true that i have no experience in bikes and engines but doesnt mean i cant think heres another question how do i check the rubbers if theyre leakin air or not? start the bike first, yeh? and then what?cargo wrote:I can feel the next question coming..................
How do I get the big black plastic box thing off ?
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
All I can offer is that you visually check the rubbers for cracks/damage and the sealing o rings for damage even replace them regardless
Also a little sealer may well help when replacing them.
it's a bit tricky getting a good look at them when the bike is running.
Oh and the older type carb rubbers with the ally ring are pants..............throw em away and replace
Also a little sealer may well help when replacing them.
it's a bit tricky getting a good look at them when the bike is running.
Oh and the older type carb rubbers with the ally ring are pants..............throw em away and replace
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
the rubbers are like new. its a 2000 reg zxr so its ok, but where are the sealing o rings lolcargo wrote:All I can offer is that you visually check the rubbers for cracks/damage and the sealing o rings for damage even replace them regardless
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
The rubbers bolt onto the cylinder head there is a little rubber o ring seal between the carb rubber and the head
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
are they the ones ?cargo wrote:The rubbers bolt onto the cylinder head there is a little rubber o ring seal between the carb rubber and the head
do i need to take the top off aswell? cos as u can see in the pic, i havnt done it yet
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Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...
i see what u mean now lool cheers