Fuel Tap leaking and no end!

In the Shed
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Hi there!
The fuel tap on my 1kR is always full of surprises! Recently it has been leaking when it is set to reserve, but not in the ON and Off position!
I had already replaced the seal last year, do you have any idea whether it can be assembled incorrectly so that this phenomenon occurs?
In principle, I am of course capable of assembling everything incorrectly, that’s for sure!

Best wishes
Joe

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Hi Joe - I have had this before (have several VF’s) even when I have replaced the oring that sits between the tap and tank. I have had success with getting a tap kit repair made by ‘All Balls’. Before that I just bought a new one from CMSL - the price is not a lot of difference so it may just be postage that determines it. Hope that helps.

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I guess you have to replace the inner rubber part …

Honda VF1000RE/F/G 84-86 SC16 Fuel tap internal seal kit (nrp-carbs.co.uk) if you need also carb parts

All you need is there. Most tricky part is to drill to the housing. Don’t make it “free hand”. You will need to cut a M3 thread.

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Check out the thread “fuel tap overhaul”