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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: zarn02 on September 13, 2011, 02:38:16 PM

Title: Superbike quick-disconnect replacement
Post by: zarn02 on September 13, 2011, 02:38:16 PM
So I'm replacing the fuel lines on the 998, and while I have everything apart I figured I'd replace the brittle plastic disconnects with metal ones. One of them has already been done actually, so I have no idea why the previous owner didn't just replace both of them at the same time. [roll]

I've actually done this before when I had the 996, so I feel extra-dumb with having to ask...

What crazy-ass wrench do you need to remove the female connectors on the tank? I can't seem to get enough clearance to use any of the tools I own. I know I've done this before (even found the old thread concerning it), but I can't for the life of me remember how!
Title: Re: Superbike quick-disconnect replacement
Post by: Speeddog on September 13, 2011, 04:16:00 PM
*Perhaps* a crow's foot?

I've done it as well and can't remember either.  :P
Title: Re: Superbike quick-disconnect replacement
Post by: zarn02 on September 24, 2011, 06:57:57 PM
I eventually settled on the "break bits off the top until a socket fits over it" method of removing the female plastic fitting. [roll]

(It's 16mm, by the way.)

Now to install the new metal fitting, put the fuel line assembly back together, and see if this was my problem or just a thing that needed done anyway.
Title: Re: Superbike quick-disconnect replacement
Post by: zarn02 on September 25, 2011, 06:15:36 PM
Fuel lines and connectors now replaced.

Managed to avoid leaking gasoline and lighting myself on fire, to boot.