Gas cap leakage problem - "New Seal"

[amsmob]

As you can see the rubber seal underneath late model Gasgas dirtbikes is made of a low quality rubber that shrinks and becomes hard within a few weeks of use. We have developed a new urethane rubber seal that eliminates this problem. Price is $5. Send a SASE and 5 bucks to: Atlantic Moto Sports, 1400 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 www.atlanticmotosports.com

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[gasser]

That's awesome, I'm glad someone did this.

 

[SideshowBob]

Will they fit older models? My 2003 gap leaks slowly, it's annoying.

 

['11EC300]

Hmmm, my bike did the same and I had to search auto stores to try and find something. I ended up with a poor fitting cork gasket that I crammed in there. Seems to be working for now but I would like a more permanent fix.

Anything worked out if a Canadian wants one? Mind you, I think our postal workers went on strike today or are going on strike this week!

 

[Bailey28]

I thought one of these should have come with my new bike, thanks a lot Kirt!

 

[MonsterTruck]

Thanks, seems basic but essential. I got a little nervous last weekend riding around with flammable liquid spilling in my crotchal area...$5 will be in the mail when I get home.

 

[husley]

Me too

I'm in. Thanks

 

[REVERUP]

Cool! Are you using that new gas cap gasket in conjunction with the old one or just tossing the old one out?
If your tossing the old one out what keeps the ball bearing from potentially rattling out of its plastic snapped on cap inside the gas cap?

anyhow its just a matter of time before I need one on my 2011. Ive always run into this issue over the years. Pretty sure the ethanol they add to our fuel kills the stock gasket.

Roscoe

 

[rod]

The seal in my '10 model only lasted 7 months and that is with no ethanol in fuel(australia). The new cap is holding up ok after 5 months.

Think it's just poor quality rubber.

 

[Robby45]

Sent $10; it's worth that to me. I've already bought a second cap and it is now leaking too on an '11 model.

 

[matt_tidball]

I'm on my second one on my 6 month ond 2011 six days 300 too.

 

[GMP]

Just make sure the plastic cap in the center retaining the checkball is tight so you don't drop it in the tank, as there is nothing in the center now to retain it. Pop it off and bond it back on if needed. I started cutting the center out of my stock gaskets anyway since the little pin hole vent shrunk almost shut once causing the bike to starve for fuel.

 

[compmoto]

new billet caps

has anyone tried these aluminum caps ? I ask, in part because I'm wondering if anyone had any vent issues ... they sure aren't cheap, either ! But they are supposed to help with the leaking tank issue. If we could only be rid of ethanol ... and all the crap that goes with it ...

 

[gasgasman]

If you find a place that sells them, lemme know I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

 

[nambo-trev]

my buddy has an aluminum cap on his 2010 sixdays 250(came with the bike) and it leaks as bad as mine does

 

[Timbre]

Sent my $5 and SASE off today. Tried all kinds of gasket material and they either shrink or expand when exposed to gas...GRRR!!! This is my last resort unless someone else knows of another trick.

 

[TNT Cycle]

Just got things up and running on my end! I may have a fix for the cap leaking problem? As long as it is not the tank that is in part causing the leak as I have seen on some bikes. My website is now up and running and I can take orders on S3 items such as the billet cap or just the seal for it. The seal may work on the stock cap as well? Let me know if you guys wanna try.

Cheers,

Rick
trackntrailcycle.com