Fuel Evaporating from Pulsar 200

abhipuru16 · 17th February 2010, 20:32

Hi
I am Abhinav Sharma and I own a Pulsar 200 (Black). Recently, I discovered that the fuel in my bike is getting used up quite unusually. Then, I opened up the Fuel Filler cap to find Petrol accumulating around it. I suspect the petrol is evaporating from there. I had got this problem rectified by Probiking once where they inverted the rubber seal of the Fuel Filler cap and it was okay for some time but I face this problem again. What to do? Any suggestions? If you want I'll post pictures of it too.

abhipuru16 · 18th February 2010, 21:21

Okay! So, I got the Fuel Gauge changed as per what the Probiking guys suggested. Now, I have a last question-
1. They charged me Rs. 183 for what was written as "UNIT TANKLH"
2. The part number was written as- 01-DK201065

Is it OK?

P.S. As per the Probiking people the Fuel Gauge was faulty and it was water surrounding the filling hole. Then, I recalled that my mother had sprinkled water over the bike some days back.

Rennjit · 18th February 2010, 21:51

If bike is in warranty period & if said item is not a wear part/ consumable you shall not pay. Tanks with flush fitting lids have a provision to drain out water that gets in around the cap. unless blocked no water stays on for days. check. Well, its a bajaj so learn to ask why-why the service chap till its convincing.

CoNrOd · 18th February 2010, 22:28

are you sure it was water or petrol? it is pretty easy to make out the difference between the 2 (smell for instance). and are you sure your fuel was getting used up? (how much do you cover between trips to the pump?)

abhipuru16 · 19th February 2010, 00:49

Tomorrow I'll be filling the petrol tank to full capacity. Then, I shall measure the mileage again and keep you updated. thanks for your concern.

P.S.- After how many kilometers should I get my Pulsar 200 serviced and the engine oil changed?

mithun · 20th February 2010, 18:46

If you feel that the petrol is evaporating too much:

1. Check the filler cap & it's washer.

2. Get a Tank bag !

17th February 2010, 20:32	#1
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Fuel Evaporating from Pulsar 200 Hi I am Abhinav Sharma and I own a Pulsar 200 (Black). Recently, I discovered that the fuel in my bike is getting used up quite unusually. Then, I opened up the Fuel Filler cap to find Petrol accumulating around it. I suspect the petrol is evaporating from there. I had got this problem rectified by Probiking once where they inverted the rubber seal of the Fuel Filler cap and it was okay for some time but I face this problem again. What to do? Any suggestions? If you want I'll post pictures of it too.
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18th February 2010, 21:21	#2
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Okay! So, I got the Fuel Gauge changed as per what the Probiking guys suggested. Now, I have a last question- 1. They charged me Rs. 183 for what was written as "UNIT TANKLH" 2. The part number was written as- 01-DK201065 Is it OK? P.S. As per the Probiking people the Fuel Gauge was faulty and it was water surrounding the filling hole. Then, I recalled that my mother had sprinkled water over the bike some days back. Last edited by abhipuru16 : 18th February 2010 at 21:23.
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18th February 2010, 21:51	#3
Rennjit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Namma Bangalore Posts: 691 Thanked: 188 Times	If bike is in warranty period & if said item is not a wear part/ consumable you shall not pay. Tanks with flush fitting lids have a provision to drain out water that gets in around the cap. unless blocked no water stays on for days. check. Well, its a bajaj so learn to ask why-why the service chap till its convincing.
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18th February 2010, 22:28	#4
CoNrOd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 38 Thanked: 7 Times	are you sure it was water or petrol? it is pretty easy to make out the difference between the 2 (smell for instance). and are you sure your fuel was getting used up? (how much do you cover between trips to the pump?)
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19th February 2010, 00:49	#5
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Tomorrow I'll be filling the petrol tank to full capacity. Then, I shall measure the mileage again and keep you updated. thanks for your concern. P.S.- After how many kilometers should I get my Pulsar 200 serviced and the engine oil changed?
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20th February 2010, 18:46	#6
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	If you feel that the petrol is evaporating too much: 1. Check the filler cap & it's washer. 2. Get a Tank bag !
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