It's not supposed to do this

[dashfixer]

Thanks!

I'm keeping the tank fuel because, years ago, I was told (I think it was Mikey of this parish, during a "service your bike" training session for UKGSers) that it's safer to keep the tank full when working around it, than empty. Gases are more prone to do nasty things

BTW, for the record, this is the other GSA. You can see the different setup of the opening on top. The breather pipes run outside. Mine inside.
You can briefly see the round metal plate that holds the strip and breather pipers on the video above.

Other photos from last weekend here: https://www.ukgser.com/community/threads/bmw-upgraded-fuel-sensor-strip.329440/page-6#post-5595478

I'm an aircraft engineer and we keep the aircraft fuel tanks full as often as we can as it reduces the highly flammable fumes and reduces condensation inside the tanks.

 

[er-minio]

Thanks for confirming!

 

[Lor Enzo]

Good stuff, grande er-minio!
So I'll refuel on my way back from a ride so to keep petrol in the tank while parked, copy that!
On the plus side I'll be always ready to go!

 

[er-minio]

Ciao Lore!

I've done a few miles after replacing the gasket, no issues at all. Bike runs fine.
My mate had the same issue too. So we replaced the gasket on his bike as well.

Note to self: don't skimp and replace the gasket each time you take the fuel pump out (thanfully never again )