12 300 gas tank leaking

[shark4465]

just got the back from getting the suspension done went go riding today filling the tank up gas was pouring out 2to3 inches above the petcock on the back side of the tank hey clay any chance of getting a new tank?

 

[nato]

Faulty tank or rubbing on something?

 

[shark4465]

not rubbing on anything i looked

 

[Jakobi]

Hey Shark. Any visible damage to the tank? Has it split or cracked? Like Nato said, anything rubbing against it or the likes?? Maybe take a few photos and email them to your dealer. If its a defect as it sounds I'm sure you'll have no issues getting it warranted, but there is a process to follow.

 

[Clay]

just got the back from getting the suspension done went go riding today filling the tank up gas was pouring out 2to3 inches above the petcock on the back side of the tank hey clay any chance of getting a new tank?

Shark,
Absolutely if it is defective. Take the bike back to your dealer, have him call Mark at GF and send photos. Who did you buy the bike from? This is the first leaking tank we've had on a '12.
Clay

 

[shark4465]

clay the dealer is 2hrs from my house i bought from budd matto can i just send some pics for now

 

[Clay]

Yes. clay@ggor.us

 

[shark4465]

thanks to clay and mark from go fasters for handling the problem quickly

 

[nato]

Mine has just split too! Does the 13 tank fit better than the 12? I reckon its because I forced the tank bolt in as until now I never put it in.

 

[Jakobi]

I think the 2012 was a 10.5L tank and for 2013 they went back to a 9.5L to improve fitment. I managed to cross thread the first 2 threads of my mount due to poor fitment issues. I then filed/sanded the hole in the tank to align at a better position and angle. Finally went to a longer bolt rather than only having 3 threads attach to the frame.

Got any pics of the damage Nato?

 

[nato]

Haven't pulled it down yet but I will in the morning tomorrow. Pretty disappointing out of a two yr old bike. Hopefully this doesn't happen again.

 

[Rider_wv]

Mine has just split too! Does the 13 tank fit better than the 12? I reckon its because I forced the tank bolt in as until now I never put it in.

I have a 13 tank on my 12. Clay replaced my tank because it was so swollen I couldnt get it back into the frame. It never did crack but I really dont have very many hours on my 12.

I wouldnt really say the 13 fits better but it does fit. Size appears to be idential to the 12, the petcock is in a different location. Front bolt still doesnt line up correctly(1/2 a hole off), I drilled out the aluminum bushing so the bolt goes in easily. Shrouds and everything dropped right in place.

I will say with the 13 tank/seat and the alum subframe the whole assembly is much more stable/rigid, it feels completely different(in a good way).

 

[nato]

Heres the damage.