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Title: Fuel tank connection
Post by: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 02:47:46 PM
Good friday, just put my gas tank back on and bike was in storage for a while (about 6 months, on a tender). I think I got the fuel line connection wrong.  Anyone know which line goes to the male "in" connection and which one goes to the male "out".  One of the fuel lines has a white ring around it with the letter "M".  Other than that they both look the same.  I tried turning on the bike but everything sounded different from the moment i turned the ignition to the on position.  

First time I ran it it just kept turning but nothing was happening so I killed it with the red switch.  Then I heard a leak and all this fuel leaked because I had loose connection on on of the lines.  I tightened up that connection and tried again and it started but then it sounded strange.  Hope I didn't do any damage.  I want to be sure the connection is correct before i restart.
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: ducpainter on January 04, 2013, 03:11:46 PM
There should be a sticker on the tank underside.

The M stands for 'mandata' or delivery/feed.
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 03:28:07 PM
So, the line with the "M" goes to the "Out" plug?
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: ducpainter on January 04, 2013, 03:30:38 PM
Quote from: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 03:28:07 PM
So, the line with the "M" goes to the "Out" plug?
Yes.
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 03:35:25 PM
Thanks sir, bless Ducpainter, & praise the dmf.  Going to go get more fuel now  (i think it all leaked out that first try)!!  Can't wait!!!!!! [Dolph]
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: ducpainter on January 04, 2013, 04:05:39 PM
Good luck.
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 04:42:15 PM
 Have not been riding for too long...my bike steering feels stiff when I turn at low speeds but I think it just might be my muscles[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: Howie on January 04, 2013, 07:49:47 PM
Quote from: uclabiker06 on January 04, 2013, 04:42:15 PM
Have not been riding for too long...my bike steering feels stiff when I turn at low speeds but I think it just might be my muscles[thumbsup]

Low tire pressure?
Title: Re: Fuel tank connection
Post by: uclabiker06 on January 08, 2013, 09:20:25 PM
Hm, good point, perhaps, thanks.