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Message started by misterdub on 07/30/08 at 08:23:45

Title: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by misterdub on 07/30/08 at 08:23:45

Got another "Is this normal?" question...

A trickle of gas got on my tank the other day when I was filling up.  I went to wipe it off and noticed the tank has a little bit of wiggle left-right.  I've never seen any leaks, never had any problems, but should I get at the connections and tighten something or is this normal for some reason?

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by Paladin. on 07/30/08 at 08:32:19

No pitch or yaw, but it does have a little bit of roll.  The sides of mine move about a half inch up/down.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/30/08 at 08:33:58

I had asked the same question after the dealer did my 600 mile maintenance.

It's said to be normal.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by misterdub on 07/30/08 at 08:37:33

Excellent, sounds the same as mine then.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by ed daugherty on 08/02/08 at 13:35:50

mine did that and i found i lost one of the rubber grommets on the frame.  it's circular and about 1 inch in diameter that the tank slides onto.  pull the tank off and see if it's there.  there is one on each side.  

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by Cory on 08/02/08 at 13:41:40

mine does the same thing plus it makes a squeaky vibrating noise but both my rubber grommets are there not sure what you can do to get rid of the noise though.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by ed daugherty on 08/02/08 at 13:49:42

Cory,
look at the underside of the tank and see if there is paint rubbed off.  that could tell you where the squeak is coming from.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 08/02/08 at 14:50:49

A little grease or Vaseline on those things makes life better.  Minimal squeekage, and easier removal/installation of the tank.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by mick on 08/02/08 at 15:33:45


2A397A7C787C490 wrote:
mine does the same thing plus it makes a squeaky vibrating noise but both my rubber grommets are there not sure what you can do to get rid of the noise though.

Wear a full face helmet,that realy cuts down on the noise.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by Starzuki on 08/02/08 at 15:43:27


0D09030B1408050C090D0519600 wrote:
[quote author=2A397A7C787C490 link=1217431426/0#5 date=1217709700]mine does the same thing plus it makes a squeaky vibrating noise but both my rubber grommets are there not sure what you can do to get rid of the noise though.

Wear a full face helmet,that realy cuts down on the noise.[/quote]

I wear earplugs with my half helmet.

Mines a bit loose on the front mount under the seat, but nothing I'm too worried about. Check and tighten as needed, its good for more than just the tank.

Title: Re: Gas tank wiggles?
Post by sluggo on 08/02/08 at 16:35:31

i had a vibrating type of sound myself,  right before the mounting tab broke off.

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