My fuel sensor is not working. I wasn't going to replace it but now it seems to be seeping gas around the wiring. I see that Ducati Omaha has them for $177.00 with free shipping. Are there any better deals around?
Sterling
Yes. The square-cross-section 'O-ring' is available separately and you should get a new one. Also, look at California-Cycleworks. They have an aluminum replacement nut for about $20.
You'll need to disassemble the 4-wire connector on your stock fuel sender unit so you can slide the nut off (take a photo of the wires first). You'll likely see that the plastic stock nut has cracked. Use grease on the new 'O-ring' and slide the new aluminum nut onto the wiring (paying attention to the direction it's facing (don't ask me why I mention this...)). Re-assemble the 4-wire connector in the SAME ORDER as it was before and you'll be good for about 2 hours and $30.
The plastic nut is shit. It cracks. For about 100% of the people, that is the actual culprit.
Good luck. We're here for you.
DuckStew
Thanks for the advice.
I removed the sensor and found where the wires enter the sensor the insulation was pulled away about 1/4" Several strands on each wire were broken and probably touching each other.
The plastic nut was OK. ( I have a lathe so I'm going to make an AL replacement).
I removed the connector and covered the wires with shrink tubing.
Hope to get back together in the next couple of days, hope it works.
Will a regular O ring work or do I need to get the square cross section?
Sterling
You need the square one.
But, here's an additional hint: You can turn the existing one around and get a fresh new contact side. [evil]
I guess if you're bored and want to save the $20 for a new nut and lathe up your own, then god-speed man. Me? My times' worth more than that.
I need to justify having a machine shop. Not really, but enjoy learning how to use the lathe and milling machine.
There was no gasket or O ring when I removed the sensor.
Thanks, Sterling
Definitely get one then. Great you got skills. Think about custom rear sets, bar risers and light flywheels if you want to save serious coin. [thumbsup]
I have been thinking about the flywheel and rear sets. Flywheel I'll do this coming winter. I'd like to make up new supports for the pegs, up and back some.