First thought someone hit it on top, but after my bike died i tried to open my gas cap and there was a whole lot of air pressure in there which sorta helped the dent come back out. My bike is a 2006 YZF600R. Any help would be greatly appreciated. After releasing the air from the tank, I had no problem with starting it right up and riding to work. I still have a small dent though.
2006-09-13 08:57:37 · 6 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Get that gas cap vent clear so the pressure does not build in the tank.
2006-09-13 10:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by bonksteronline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the guy at the bottom, vacuum locked. That tells you why you had a dent. Also, it didnt start because the suction from the carbs could not overcome the vacuum lock in the gas tank. Fix the vents in the gas cap.
2006-09-13 21:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gas cap vent isn't clear. Try to blow through it with a blow gun or buy a new gas cap.
2006-09-13 16:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only answer is to clear the vent and keep it clear or get a new cap with better vent in it
2006-09-13 17:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by petra3822 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vacuum lock.
Get a new cap.
2006-09-13 20:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i concur w/ 1st respondent.
2006-09-13 16:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by mott the hoople 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋