WARNING - Another Type of Fuel Leak, If you Own a Warrior Please Read

[e6bcal]

Originally Posted by akitadog

I had this happen on mine a few months ago and posted some photos on it. I had just washed the bike and was drying things off and hit the hose. It literally just fell out of the connector fuel flowing quick as I quickly fumbled to put it back in. Never leaked so I did not even know this was a problem. Roughed up both surfaces, cleaned them well and applied some JB Weld. Have not had any issues since!

Scary problem that most don't know about....

Thanks for the reply....I searched the thread looking for others but I guess the terms I was using (fuel leak, filter assembly, etc) never brought me to your post. I was wondering if it was just a defect in the one I had, guess this answers it. Looks like it is a repeatable failure.

[akitadog]

Originally Posted by e6bcal

Thanks for the reply....I searched the thread looking for others but I guess the terms I was using (fuel leak, filter assembly, etc) never brought me to your post. I was wondering if it was just a defect in the one I had, guess this answers it. Looks like it is a repeatable failure.

Actually a few other members posted that they had the same problem when I posted it.

Fuel Connections


Should be on everyone's maintenance check list...




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[iowawarrior]

thanks man, i'll check mine. i've thought i smelled gas this summer a few times when i went into the shed but i too have other things in there and gas cans, so i put it off to that. but i keep thinking that i didn't smell gas before. i remember recently the other guy had the same problem.

[active1951]

I have seen this on bikes, cars, lawnmowers, etc. Not just gas but also coolant leaks.
With age and vibration the "press fit" will eventually back off or loosen.
If the hose connection is old and tight, I will not twist, but try to pry the hose back a lil before applying much twisting torque.
I have used the "rough up" method of repair mentioned above and also the "press" method for repair.
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[gilly]

I have the Yamaha Customer Relations number. 1-800-962-7926. If it is not the same number you have, you might give it a try. It's been a while since i used it.

[jabo]

My 02 did the same thing about three or four years ago. Somewhere, on some thread I spoke of it, but you did a much better job with the vid. Thanks.

[lwking86]

I had the same issue with my '02 this past summer. I scuffed the brass piece and used a hard rubber mallet to pound it back in. To be safe I ordered a new one and replaced it before my TN trip, but the repaired one did not leak. The replacement part is fairly cheap and it gave me more ease of mind on my trip.

[Dunecraz]

Thanks for the heads up. I will keep an eye on mine. Being lit on fire is not something I care to repeat again.

[christok]

Originally Posted by gilly

Good catch. That could have been a real problem. Are you going to try a fix, or just replace it? My bike is almost 8 years old so mine must be good. No leaks. Thanks for the heads up.

+1
anyone have an idea if it can be fixed - maybe JB weld? or welding using a gas welder and some brazing rod

[BiggG]

Thanks for posting details about this issue. I'll definetly be checking mines out and keeping an eye on it.