I could have sworn someone put these on their bike but I can't find the thread where they posted their source. I'm having trouble quickly finding somewhere that I can get one. I found the Colder site where they seem to have what I want but it seems to be a wholesaler and I don't see where to buy.
Ideally I'd like non-spill with the non-spill side threaded so that I can replace the current nipple on the tank and not have to take up extra space with it. Don't think I need to spend the money on a double sided non-spill coupler since I imagine it would cost a lot more.
TIA
Are you talking about motion pro quick releases??
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/quick_disconnect_couplings/ (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/quick_disconnect_couplings/)
You can order them directly from motion-pro if you want.
IMO, you're not going to find a QD to thread onto that nipple.
I've bought those ones in Spidey's link, they work great.
Kinda. Was thinking of metal and those look plastic. I was actually looking for this and found it just now.
http://www.tourtank.com/parts.html (http://www.tourtank.com/parts.html)
(http://www.tourtank.com/elqd1sm.jpg)
Quote from: Speeddog on July 08, 2009, 04:38:07 PM
IMO, you're not going to find a QD to thread onto that nipple.
I've bought those ones in Spidey's link, they work great.
Yeah, that's the trick, I don't know what the threading is on the nipple since I've never taken it off. I know you did to do the POR15 though, think what I found could work?
$18.50 is a lot more appealing than $42 though. I could sacrifice cosmetics for economics.
Those MotionPro ones are plastic.
The metal ones are good stuff.
I'd be *really* *really* surprised if you could find one with a female thread other than NPT.
Quote from: Speeddog on July 08, 2009, 04:43:15 PM
Those MotionPro ones are plastic.
The metal ones are good stuff.
I'd be *really* *really* surprised if you could find one with a female thread other than NPT.
Oh, crap... The tank is a male side and the nipple is a female? Thought it was the other way around...
Oh, what's an NPT?
Yep, it's a male thread on the tank.
I'm gonna guess it's 12mm, and it's a fine thread.
Quote from: Speeddog on July 08, 2009, 04:49:32 PM
Yep, it's a male thread on the tank.
I'm gonna guess it's 12mm, and it's a fine thread.
Hmmm, well part of the reason that I wanted to put the valve right after the tank was so that there wouldn't be any hoses hanging around there if I take the tank off. If I don't mind hoses I can take my petcock off the bike and just leave all that hose hanging down there while I take the tank off and then I don't need a quick disconnect.
Hmm... I'll think about it. Thanks, guys.
you can just cut the tubing and install these right?
Yeah, don't forget to get 2 more hose clamps though.
Quote from: erkishhorde on July 08, 2009, 04:45:12 PM
Oh, crap... The tank is a male side and the nipple is a female? Thought it was the other way around...
Oh, what's an NPT?
NPT = national pipe thread. see wiki for far more than you ever wanted to know about this.
Quote from: Speeddog on July 08, 2009, 04:43:15 PM
Those MotionPro ones are plastic.
The metal ones are good stuff.
I'd be *really* *really* surprised if you could find one with a female thread other than NPT.
www.omega.com (//http://)
I've posted about them before.
Quote from: pompetta on July 09, 2009, 07:48:06 AM
www.omega.com (//http://) (//http://) (//http://) (//http://) (//http://) (//http://) (//http://)
I've posted about them before.
Ah, I think that's the one I was looking for. Almost exactly like the Colder stuff but they let you pick which parts you want and it's cheaper. [thumbsup]
Still not sure that they have what I want though. The only female 1/4" NPT connector they have is described as:
1/4" NPT female thread, Pipe thread, 1.25" MC Length, 1.53" MCD Length, Straight thru, Insert 1/4" flow
That seems to me like it's not a shut-off? Also, if I interpret this correctly you buy the 2 halves separately from this company?
Also, found this:
FT-MCD18-1032 10-32 UNF Female Thread Panel Mount Shut off
What's a 10-32 UNF?
edit: doh! 1032 UNF is a really tiny thread. [roll]
buy extra O-rings when you get them
Quote from: JEFF_H on July 09, 2009, 08:49:18 AM
buy extra O-rings when you get them
Viton O-rings, size 011 are available from McMaster-Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#1201t22/=2o7oxo (http://www.mcmaster.com/#1201t22/=2o7oxo)
$6.35 for a pack of 50.
Special added bonus is they fit the float valves on carbies.
erkish, when you order them, can you please log the part numbers. Ive been wanting to buy them but i never know which one im suppose to get. (then again i never really looked and you're going to make this easy for me. :P :))
Quote from: He Man on July 09, 2009, 09:37:57 AM
erkish, when you order them, can you please log the part numbers. Ive been wanting to buy them but i never know which one im suppose to get. (then again i never really looked and you're going to make this easy for me. :P :))
Search.
I've posted part numbers for QDs that will fit your bike.
Quote from: He Man on July 09, 2009, 09:37:57 AM
erkish, when you order them, can you please log the part numbers. Ive been wanting to buy them but i never know which one im suppose to get. (then again i never really looked and you're going to make this easy for me. :P :))
Well, today I took the nipple off the tank to try and figure out what size it is. Nobody could tell me. ??? It's a rather random size that isn't common apparently. So that kind of kills my idea for putting it right at the outlet for the tank unless I get someone to cut off the existing thread and put on something more common which I don't want to do. :(
As for the part numbers that pompetta used:
Quote from: pompetta on March 28, 2009, 02:21:56 PM
I have the chrome-plated brass quick disconnects from omega.com
Do a search, I listed the part numbers for someone the other day.
Here ya go:
Here are the part numbers and prices for the chrome-plated brass couplings:
FT-LCD170-05: $18
FT-LCD220-05: $11.15
They also sell plastic ones which are less expensive.
Omega is a great company from whom to order...fast shipping and great customer service.
But prices have gone up...? Dang weak $
FT-LCD170-05 $24 5/16" ID hose barb, In-line, 2.00" Length, Shutoff, Coupling body 1/4" flow
FT-LCD220-05 $15 5/16" ID, Hose barb, Straights, 1.35" LC Length, 1.85" LCD Length, Shutoff, Insert 1/4" flow
I THINK that if you wanted to save a bit of coin, you could go with a shutoff on only 1 side and get a
FT-LC220-05 $7 5/16" ID, Straights, Hose barb, 1.35" LC Length, 1.85" LCD Length, Straight thru, Insert 1/4" flow
It'll save you $8 but you'll spill a bit of gas that's in the line.