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[trahog]

Has anyone had a problem with gas comming out from under the tank trim,done it twice on mine nozzel was all the way in both times and only 1 gallon of gas in it,came gussing out under tank trim? also the fuel gauge seems to drop from full to empty fast,so example have 90 miles on trip meter and gauge is almost on empty but reamining says 100 more miles

[sadunbar]

Has anyone had a problem with gas comming out from under the tank trim,done it twice on mine nozzel was all the way in both times and only 1 gallon of gas in it,came gussing out under tank trim? also the fuel gauge seems to drop from full to empty fast,so example have 90 miles on trip meter and gauge is almost on empty but reamining says 100 more miles

There is a fuel overflow hose located under your tank trim that routes excess gas to a point near your lower frame rail (near the ground) - I suspect the hose is not connected...   

[aclass]

I've noticed that the 09 requires a slower fill than any of the rest of my bikes I've had previously or it splashes out a bit while filling if you dont point the nozzle to one side or the other.
If it isnt the overflow then your canopy isnt tight or the gasket under the canopy has a problem.   I'd be pulling my console off pretty quickly to give that a check.   Since you mention the level gauge acting funny I'd almost suspect something funky going on with the canopy and it's assembly that sticks inside the tank.

good luck and keep us posted.

[Fired00d]

I've noticed that the 09 requires a slower fill than any of the rest of my bikes I've had previously or it splashes out a bit while filling if you dont point the nozzle to one side or the other.
If it isnt the overflow then your canopy isnt tight or the gasket under the canopy has a problem.   I'd be pulling my console off pretty quickly to give that a check.   Since you mention the level gauge acting funny I'd almost suspect something funky going on with the canopy and it's assembly that sticks inside the tank.

good luck and keep us posted.

I was thinking the same thing... if in fact that is the case you could be causing damage to the paint under the console.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[smkymtnboy]

  suggestion. locate problem! take bike to dealer and show him the problem. then have dealer document the leak onto the gas tank just in case you have paint problems later!

[trahog]

just got bike back from dealer new seat worse than the orignal ,they said could not find gas leak,and said a divider in middle now because of new 6 gallon tank so pump slow could be problem will see next time i fuel up,had 2 bad spots on right rear saddle bag buffed out but did not get all gray compound off the seat and fender and bags,had to do myself when got it home Pensacola harely servise a joke for sure,I called customers service myself since can't get it done from the dealer,the seat issuse so guess will call monday for another seat ,sucks spending 31grand and can't get a seat that will fit right and than get buffing compound spray all over your bike What a joke,this will be my last harley if they can't do better than this

[kraut]

1. cool down.

2. forget any sort of harley gauges right away -they are all faulty.

3. if you'r not satified with a dealer, try the next one (there are some couple of 100's in the U.S. of A.)

4. do you really believe BMW(or Honda or, or ...)-customers get better products or service? (forget it, they don't ...)

5. a motorcycle is not a car. Mercedes does not build motorcycles (any more,they built the first one and that was enough for them!).

6. anyway, we are victims, get used to it