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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: oldfarttony on September 12, 2011, 12:38:19 PM

Title: XBR fuel tap
Post by: oldfarttony on September 12, 2011, 12:38:19 PM

I have a leaky fuel tap on my '87 XBR and cannot find a replacement for less than about £50. I am considering drilling out the rivet heads and replacing them with either self tapping screws or 2.5 mm bolts to get inside the tap and see whether I can do a repair. Does anyone know of a repair kit to fit this tap? Or has anyone out there done this before? Any ideas or information gratefully received.

Title: Re: XBR fuel tap
Post by: guest295 on September 13, 2011, 07:49:56 AM

Replacing the rivets with screws or machine screws is a standard fix; and once you get inside you may find that the rubber bit is reversable: just turn it over and it's good as new.

Title: Re: XBR fuel tap
Post by: oldfarttony on September 13, 2011, 08:39:28 AM

Thanks for that. Will sort it today.

Title: Re: XBR fuel tap
Post by: oldfarttony on September 14, 2011, 09:23:06 AM

In case anyone's interested and has the same problem. I have now found that Andy at NRP does a seal kit for the XBR fuel tap. I tried the reversal of the seal but it was too damaged.