Honda cbr 400 nc29 petrol tap

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eddie v twin
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Honda cbr 400 nc29 petrol tap

Post by eddie v twin » Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:29 pm

Hi guys and gals have a problem with my honda cbr400 nc29 when petrol tap is in the on position if you move it there's a slight leak from the face held in by 2 screws ???, also do you need too drain the fuel tank to strip it down for repair thanks
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Re: Honda cbr 400 nc29 petrol tap

Post by cbr400rrn » Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:00 pm

If you are repairing the fuel tap you will indeed need to drain the fuel tank as the tap is the only thing stopping the fuel flowing. Is it definitely from the gasket?
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Re: Honda cbr 400 nc29 petrol tap

Post by Foxy400 » Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:57 pm

If you're going to strip it anyway, why not give the 2 screws just a tiny tighten? Just an incey-wincy bit.
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Re: Honda cbr 400 nc29 petrol tap

Post by eddie v twin » Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:22 pm

Cheers guys , needed to rebuild it with new seals
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