84 RZ 350 gas cap
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84 RZ 350 gas cap
I have found that if I fill the tank anywhere near full that it results in a fuel spill all over the tank during even normal takeoffs and a big spill if the front wheel happens to become airborne. I took the what appears to be undamaged rubber seal off, cleaned it and the cap thoroughly and reassembled. No change. Still leaks with fuel level an inch below the part that hangs down inside the tank. HVC sells new locking caps with keys $34 shipped. I am leaning towards that to see if it will cure the problem...Is this a common problem? thoughts?
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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
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Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
Are there tabs on the inside lip of that tank the cap rotates into? I would be expecting the cap is not fitting tight enough and allowing spills. I had not had issues in the past and the caps usually fit quite tight.
Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
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Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
I will check but it is pretty hard to turn. Thanks!!!!
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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
My N1 (same tank as 84) had a new oem tank on it when i bought,it wouldve been no more than 2 yro.
First thing i did i fitted brand new oem petcock & cap leaked. Tried tweaking tabs down a touch,cap was pretty tight to fit & still leaked lol.
Im thinking its like a preasure release thing to allow it to breathe??? Thinking this because the f2 tank,the cap on that tank leaks too,found this out with brand new cap,but Yamaha built in a drain tube.......just idle observations,im prolly totally wrong lol.
First thing i did i fitted brand new oem petcock & cap leaked. Tried tweaking tabs down a touch,cap was pretty tight to fit & still leaked lol.
Im thinking its like a preasure release thing to allow it to breathe??? Thinking this because the f2 tank,the cap on that tank leaks too,found this out with brand new cap,but Yamaha built in a drain tube.......just idle observations,im prolly totally wrong lol.
Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
My '85 has the original tank, cap and gasket. It will only leak if I fill it right up into the filler neck on a cool day and let it warm up. The trapped air expands and pushes it past the seal. I have only been stupid enough to do this once.
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Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
New gas cap from HVC fixed it.
I love the smell of Blue Marble in the morning!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
aftermarket copy? Probably its more the new seal thats fixed it, sadly you cant just buy a new seal from Yamaha... oh that you could... :/
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82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
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Re: 84 RZ 350 gas cap
It was worth it to stop the leak.... I think it was $30 shipped.
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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA