Bigfish Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 What is the secret to getting the ring back into shape? I never had this issue with the original one. This time, I ordered a new o'ring via beemer boneyard and unfortunately tossed the original after replacing. Had to go back into tank because silly me forgot to connect the internal plug. Now, the o'ring is way too big to fit into the groove. I've tried putting in freezer to shrink, but did not work. Do I need to just order a new one? Thanks! Link to comment
AnotherLee Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Put it in the sun for a few hours, Bigfish Link to comment
Tri750 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Let it hang on a hook for a couple days. It will dry out and go back to the original size. Warmer is better. Link to comment
Bigfish Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Looks like I will need to let this fix sit for a day. Will put o'ring outside so the sun hits it tomorrow and hopefully I will button everything back up tomorrow evening. Any suggestions on controlling the gas fumes in the garage? Should I try and tape the gas tank opening? Link to comment
mrduck Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Any suggestions on controlling the gas fumes in the garage? Should I try and tape the gas tank opening? Gas fumes in a closed garage is not a good thing....can you set the tank out in the back yard overnight? Don J Link to comment
Bigfish Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Out back it goes. Ill just cover the opening with a towel. Should be fine. Link to comment
Mike Sawatske Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Boiling the O-Ring worked for me. Just kept putting it back into the pot until all the vapours flashing off had reduced it to the correct size. Floored me too until good old Google found this solution. Link to comment
Selden Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Is this the big O-ring under the filler cap, or the one under the fuel pump/filter plate? I had tremendous trouble with the former a few years ago, not so much with the latter last month. Just in case I need to remove the gas cap again, thanks for those ideas, especially boiling in water, to shrink the O-ring. Link to comment
Mike Sawatske Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Selden Yes the one under the filler cap. I tried every trick I knew with only 2 hands to get it to seat whilst putting the cap back on. I was too adventurous in exploring my "new" bike and thought I was in real trouble. Google found me the solution! Link to comment
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