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dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:28 am
by peels
public service announcement: when you have a chance.... check them.
i had one crack and leak on me at the fuel pump. was out with the Mrs for a nice Sunday ride yesterday. "honey, why does it smell like gas?" sure enough, puddle on the transmission.
easy fix. Found at chain Autoparts store. the lines are 10" and 8" respectively. I bought two kits of 18" so I had wiggle room. right back on the road!
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:35 pm
by macx
Just an FYI about fuel lines in general.
I installed the brass quick disconnects and a small auto type inline fuel filter
after going thru the battle to access the in tank filter. Now I can change filters
in 2 minutes with a flat blade screwdriver without having to disassemble anything.
I've got a write-up on it with photos if you'd like to see it. No big loop of fuel line
hanging down, pretty much out of sight yet very easy access.
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:17 am
by peels
macx wrote:Just an FYI about fuel lines in general.
I installed the brass quick disconnects and a small auto type inline fuel filter
after going thru the battle to access the in tank filter. Now I can change filters
in 2 minutes with a flat blade screwdriver without having to disassemble anything.
I've got a write-up on it with photos if you'd like to see it. No big loop of fuel line
hanging down, pretty much out of sight yet very easy access.
thans for the response.
Yes i think I Will go that way eventually. no troubles with OEM pump or filter yet though. but I would definitely prefer it.
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:09 pm
by Sunbeemer
I've got a write-up on it with photos if you'd like to see it. No big loop of fuel line
hanging down, pretty much out of sight yet very easy access.
Macx, please post this, I'd like to see it!
Peels, I had the same problem with my external fuel lines a year after buying my 3-year-old bike (used). Others have experienced this too over the years. Good thing to check on any older machine.
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 4:37 pm
by Biff's R
TThe quick disconnects definitely should be upgraded, and the fuel lines are an easy repair/upgrade. Also a good time to upgrade the clamps on the fuel lines.
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:28 am
by sykospain
Hi macx - "...I've got a write-up on it with photo..."
Where ? Where ? ?
Re: dry, cracked fuel lines
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:00 am
by Roger 04 rt
The in-tank hoses are even more of a problem. When they leak, it's no-go. Happened to me a 70mph on the highway.