Split Header Tank in Hot Weather

polarexpress · 19-Jul-2006, 07:54

Hmm...

This seems to have happened to quite a few sbk owners. Does it really help to buy a new one in order to prevent/pre-empt a leakage?

Isn't this an inherent flaw based on bad design or choice of inappropriate materials?

It's a bit odd no one has started producing after market substitutes that are more reliable than the OEM version...

Slide · 19-Jul-2006, 14:51

Thanks for the replies. I agree, a more robust design would be good as it does seem quite a common problem. Awaiting new tank through the post...

yorkshire pud · 23-Jul-2006, 10:49

its worth puting a switch on the top off the headstock so you can switch the fan on in hot weather.run the bike a bit cooler. just run a positive from the battery,one from the positive off the fan up to the switch,this wont stop the fan relay working.

23-Jul-2006, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarexpress

Hmm...

This seems to have happened to quite a few sbk owners. Does it really help to buy a new one in order to prevent/pre-empt a leakage?

Isn't this an inherent flaw based on bad design or choice of inappropriate materials?

It's a bit odd no one has started producing after market substitutes that are more reliable than the OEM version...

you'll find the majority of failures are bikes with above average mileages that spend more time being ridden than polished, mine faile at about 24000 which isn't bad considering the punishment it gets and its awkward shape ....

these bikes ae race bikes with lights, they are not Fireblades and never will be .....

doogalman · 23-Jul-2006, 12:51

Mine started to leak yesterday. Just as well i had bought a spare of Flea-bay just in case. All sorted now. Only cost 0.99p plus postage. About a fiver in total. May well buy another as it will go at some time.

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19-Jul-2006, 14:51	#2
Slide Registered Forum User Posts: 47 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teddington, Middx. Mood: I want a garage Thanks for the replies. I agree, a more robust design would be good as it does seem quite a common problem. Awaiting new tank through the post... Reply

23-Jul-2006, 10:49	#3
yorkshire pud Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 182 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: halfax west yorks Mood: poon tang its worth puting a switch on the top off the headstock so you can switch the fan on in hot weather.run the bike a bit cooler. just run a positive from the battery,one from the positive off the fan up to the switch,this wont stop the fan relay working. Reply

23-Jul-2006, 12:51	#5
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Mine started to leak yesterday. Just as well i had bought a spare of Flea-bay just in case. All sorted now. Only cost 0.99p plus postage. About a fiver in total. May well buy another as it will go at some time. Reply