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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 04:53 PM
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I have a 2008 Road King Fuel injected. When I open the gas cap and look inside then turn on the ignition I see fuel spraying around in there. Is this normal or do I have a fuel leak inside the tank? I'm asking because I get coughing and exhaust popping when my bike heats up.
 

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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 05:21 PM
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You shouldn't see any gas spraying around in there. Sounds like you have a leak.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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common on 08 fuel pump housing, fuel lines rub through as well.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 05:35 PM
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d_slat Sheboygan. Your right up the road from me. Thanks. I've also heard that the spraying is a pressure release to keep the correct fuel pressure. Could that be true?
 

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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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wouldn't that be the pressure relief bleeding off excessive fuel?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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Is the spray constant ? That would Not be right ..
 
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Spray is constant while running
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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You’ve got a pin hole in the line from the fuel pump to the throttle body. Fairly common problem a few years back.
 
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Replace the line and consider replacing the filter..if I recall correctly, the fuel filter kit contains the hose
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 06:34 PM
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yep, sounds like pinhole in the fuel line as IronAss pointed out, pretty common apparently.
 
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