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Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:34 pm
by bsrhkr
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 ?? :smt017 btw i switched the fuel tap on OFF.
any info will be great. thanks :smt001

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:44 pm
by masterofinsanity
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.

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:50 pm
by cargo
I can feel the next question coming..................

How do I get the big black plastic box thing off ? :smt017

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:14 pm
by bsrhkr
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.
thanks, helped me alot! :smt003

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:23 pm
by bsrhkr
cargo wrote:I can feel the next question coming..................

How do I get the big black plastic box thing off ? :smt017
lool come on eh??!! its true that i have no experience in bikes and engines but doesnt mean i cant think :gamer heres another question smiler how do i check the rubbers if theyre leakin air or not? start the bike first, yeh? and then what? :smt017
thanks

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:36 pm
by cargo
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

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:01 pm
by bsrhkr
cargo 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
the rubbers are like new. its a 2000 reg zxr so its ok, but where are the sealing o rings lol

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:16 pm
by cargo
The rubbers bolt onto the cylinder head there is a little rubber o ring seal between the carb rubber and the head

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:34 pm
by bsrhkr
cargo wrote:The rubbers bolt onto the cylinder head there is a little rubber o ring seal between the carb rubber and the head
are they the ones ? Image
do i need to take the top off aswell? cos as u can see in the pic, i havnt done it yet

Re: Quick help for takin the fuel tank off...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:41 pm
by bsrhkr
i see what u mean now :D :D lool cheers :smt005