> So--Any ideas? It seems obvious that i'm going to have to take it in, but
> would like to keep the cost down.  Based on the price I was quoted last year
> for f.i. hoses, *if* i were fairly confident that that was the problem, i'd
> try to find some hoses at a reasonable price [but still good quality]

Gail,

You might check the little plastic connector in the firewall just above the
starter.  Good source for sparks!!! Mine has leaked twice in this location.
The fuel line seems to like to come off here.

Garrick Chang
Davis, CA
84 Westy