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Posted by chief
 - March 16, 2010, 18:17:59 PM

I recommend you determine if the engine is overheating.

But, venting problems will cause some bubbling over of fuel... not boiling...

Check the gas cap vent and the tank venting.

This may help:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/gascap.html

Posted by ski.dive
 - March 16, 2010, 18:07:48 PM

I really do not know my temp.
I just got this bike yesterday.

Posted by chief
 - March 16, 2010, 13:52:10 PM

Its not unusual for a hissing sound from the gas cap vent. But "bubbling" fuel is something else. What temperature is your engine?

Posted by ski.dive
 - March 16, 2010, 11:45:07 AM

1500 drifter

I heard a hizzing soung coming from the gas cap, when I removed the gas cap it lokked like if the gasoline was boiling, bubbling?

What causes this?

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