Fuel Tank Roll Over Valve

[Jon Minonno]

We were questioned at Tech about fuel spillage if the Bike Fell Over. Is there any rule concerning roll over valves and why did it come up.  :confused:

[landracing]

There is no rule that I am aware of about it. Dont know where in the hell that question came up in tech.
 
 It came up Jon because your "Special"
 
 Jonathan

[RP]

The rule is in the 2004 book under Tech Specifications section, 3.1 Fuel Systems.  I guess this section could be for all vehicles, even though I thought it was just for cars.  Some of the rules say all cars, some say all vehicles, some just refer to the subject.  This requirement should be added to the Motorcycle section if it is going to be enforced, similar to how the battery hold down rule is being added.

[JackD]

A motorcycle is just another class of vehicle.
 If a rule is valid for one it is valid for another.
 Repeating it for the bikes is the same as repeating if for the trucks, roadsters, and every classification.
 If it bears repeating because it is not clearly expressed for everyone then you have set them aside and suggest they need special attention.
 Perhaps if the rule was written as a general equipment standard it would apply to everyone as it should.
 
  <small>[ February 03, 2005, 09:11 AM: Message edited by: JackD ]</small>

[jimmy six]

Even tho a rollover valve is not mentioned in the M/C section many of the same rules for streamliners are the same for M/C's and 4 wheel vehicles. IE: fire suits, fire bottles, belts, padding etc..
 
 I stands to reason an enclosed M/C should have a roll over valve or proper venting as the cars(protected from all positions). I would think the liner guys would do it for their own protection. Stating that, perhaps it should be added it the liner section.
 
 I have been asked in the past to look at M/C liners as a car inspector to see if all the car safety sections were met and I was happy to do it.
 
 If during an accident on an open M/C, I would feel alot more comfortable if I had a way of making sure the fuel would not get on me if I was trapped on the bike and a fire from leaking fuel hit a hot manifold..
 
 Just my opinion and nothing else. J.D.

[RODaly]

Jimmy six,

[RODaly]

jimmy six,

[RODaly]

jimmy six,
 Can you identify the specific streamliner rule that requires a rollover shut-off for the fuel system.  Thanks

[jimmy six]

page 29 ...3.1....2/3's down the paragraph...not streamliner specific...All Cars....JD

[High Gear]

Our motorcycle streamliner is always checked for a roll-over device in tech inspection and i'm happy about it.