vtwin996 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Pulled a stupid stunt yesterday. Was filling my GT900 in the garage from a 5 gallon gas plastic can. The gas can has a flexible gas line with a short 1 inch insert at the end that is threaded to hold a cap. As I finished filling and started pulling out the hose, the insert at the end of the line caught on the edge of the filler insert and fell into the tank. The insert is about an inch long and open at both ends and I don't think will float in the gas so it's right now rolling around in the bottom of the tank. I went for a 150 mile yesterday with no problem. The only way I can think to get it out is to drain all the gas, remove the tank and shake it out. My inclination is to ignore it. It's round, open and plastic and I assume there's no moving parts in the tank to catch on. Any reasons I should not just ignore it or suggestions on how to remove without pulling the tank? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno12345 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It shouldn't be a problem, only moving part in the tank will be the float to measure the level of fuel in there. Very unlikely to cause any problems but if you ever find yourself with the tank off take it out then. Otherwise, maybe a bent metal coat hanger or something to try and fish it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwin996 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks. The problem is finding it - even with an empty tank. I have a mirror on a flexible stalk but it's a little too large to get into the tank opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno12345 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Perhaps a long stick/coat hanger with some really sticky tape on the end, then you only need to make slight contact with it to lift it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwin996 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 yes, I'm going on a ride tomorrow that should come close to emptying the tank. Then I'll siphon as much as I can of the remaining gas, then do some fishing around with some heavy gauge plastic coated wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfreak Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 yes, I'm going on a ride tomorrow that should come close to emptying the tank. Then I'll siphon as much as I can of the remaining gas, then do some fishing around with some heavy gauge plastic coated wire.If you're going to be draining the fuel why not pull the fuel pump and then just shake the tank around until the piece comes out the hole or at least until it is close enough to the opening to get your fingers in to grab it cause fishing blindly with a solid object through the fuel inlet has the potential to poke that very expensive fuel pump or one of its associated parts. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwin996 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Can the fuel pump be removed without removing the tank? I've done this on other bikes in the past but the GT900 is new to me and I don't have a shop manual yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I don’t believe so. It comes out of the bottom of the tank. Recommended that you replace the gasket if removed. I would NOT recommend shaking the tank around! The fuel sending unit float is part of the pump assy and it could be easily damaged. Same with digging around with a coat hanger, be careful not to damage that float. I’ll bet the pump is upwards of $400 US. -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Does the fuel filler cap assembly come off? If that was easy to remove then you could probably get your hand inside then. With a nearly empty tank your skin exposure will be fine for a short dip, but it will defat your skin and make it look very dry. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwin996 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Nope, tried that. I removed the whole filler cap assembly but the hole was no bigger than before. I'm getting one of those flexible grabber tools and try gently feeling around inside being careful not to pull anything too hard. Did another 120 mile ride with no problems. I'm tempted to ignore it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3banger Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 You could always try a Borescope. I've got a stand alone item similar to the smart phone version and its been pretty useful. https://www.amazon.com/USB-Borescope-Endoscope-Android-Inspection/dp/B074KXB3JM/ref=asc_df_B074KXB3JM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198103677721&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11734549815580049762&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009062&hvtargid=pla-371040107488&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwin996 Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Interesting looking device - Android only though. I'm still riding with apparently no problems so right now, I'm waiting for an excuse to pull the tank for some other reason and get it out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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