Mysterious? Gasoline leak. VTR1000F – Let’s investigate the cause (*´ω`*)

One thing after another, so we’re finally getting to it today (*´ω`*)

The owner says there’s gasoline leaking and a breathing sensation.
Let’s start by checking the leak!

When it came in, there was no sign of leaking at all.
But the gasoline stain is pretty intense…

Sure enough, the gas tank is almost empty. But there’s no stain on the shop floor?
Hmm, strange…

The back side of the tank also has “splash marks” stuck to it, and the sponge is done for.

The air cleaner box and rear suspension also show signs of getting wet.
Still, I can’t find any place where it would leak from…

Checked the petcock again thinking it might be torn, but it’s fine.
The fuel hose connection is a bit loose, if I had to say.

But it’s a negative pressure petcock… The hose is tight, so we’ll replace it.
It’s almost discontinued, so VTR1000F owners need to check this one-two.
*Honda’s carburetor area uses molded vent hoses and various diameter hoses
Once it’s discontinued, things get really complicated.

To be continued

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