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Bike wont start after taking the tank off and draining the gas.

Started by SaltLick, March 21, 2009, 03:20:57 PM

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SaltLick

#15
March 22, 2009, 04:32:05 PM
Quote from: JDucati on March 22, 2009, 01:38:36 PM
Salty just get some towels and a friend to clog the fuel return hole with their finger and swap the lines... no need to drain it again.

I just did the same thing you did when i put my tank back on a couple weeks ago.

Was easy.

~JD

yeah i said F$CK it this morning and just went for it with the tank still full of gas. just put a towell down and pulled the main off first since there was no gas coming out of that one then said okay 1...2...3!! and pulled the return off and shoved the main line on there. Man the gas really comes pouring out quick so you gotta be ready. No big deal was done in 10 minutes. Started right up first try!!

whats up now pregnant doges im ready to ride!!

DucHead

#16
March 22, 2009, 05:22:28 PM Last Edit: March 22, 2009, 05:27:14 PM by pompetta
Quote from: Gimpy on March 22, 2009, 02:34:39 PM
Being a big fan of the unnecessary I like this idea, but the practical cheap bastard side of me can't justify it. How often do you remove the tank?  My tank is off now while I get the right feeler gauges to check the valves. I can't imagine needing to remove the tank more than once every few years maybe more.  This is the first time in two years of owning the thing that I have needed to.   Hmmmm   ??? 

Oh and for the the sake of search and possibly unnecessary information the R stands for Ritorno and the M stands for Mandata which is itailian for the obvious   8) 
(Return - Send (delivery))

Jeezus, they're like $30.  If your budget is that tight, then take the bus.   [laugh]

I've had my tank of at least a dozen times over a four-year period make the beast with two backsing around with one thing or another.  The quick disconnects are one less pain in the ass, and the tank comes of in about 67 seconds with no spilled fuel and no swapped lines.
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

ducatiz

#17
March 22, 2009, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: pompetta on March 22, 2009, 05:17:20 AM
While you're at it, cut out a sections of each fuel line and install some quick disconnects.  Install them in opposite orientations, and you'll never make the mistake of reversing them again.  [thumbsup]

i am about to do some work on my bike, do you have a linky for these?
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

DucHead

#18
March 22, 2009, 05:50:54 PM Last Edit: March 22, 2009, 06:01:20 PM by pompetta
Quote from: ducatizzzz on March 22, 2009, 05:49:35 PM
i am about to do some work on my bike, do you have a linky for these?

I got mine from Omega.com

I'll see if I can find the items...

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.
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

ducatiz

#19
March 22, 2009, 05:52:01 PM Last Edit: March 22, 2009, 05:54:15 PM by ducatizzzz
Quote from: pompetta on March 22, 2009, 05:50:54 PM
I got mine from Omega.com

I'll see if I can find the items...

thanks mang. .  will help me a lot, i hate draining the tank and i seem to be taking the damn thing off a lot lately..

i did see them in motion pro's catalogue, but they are inch sized, what size did you use?
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

DucHead

#20
March 22, 2009, 06:02:19 PM
Part numbers in my last post.  ;)

Hose barbs are for 5/16" fuel line.
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

ducatiz

#21
March 22, 2009, 06:13:24 PM
sweet... thanks
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

JDucati

#22
March 22, 2009, 10:48:11 PM
Quote from: SaltLick on March 22, 2009, 04:32:05 PM
yeah i said F$CK it this morning and just went for it with the tank still full of gas. just put a towell down and pulled the main off first since there was no gas coming out of that one then said okay 1...2...3!! and pulled the return off and shoved the main line on there. Man the gas really comes pouring out quick so you gotta be ready. No big deal was done in 10 minutes. Started right up first try!!

whats up now pregnant doges im ready to ride!!

Glad to hear you got it done man.  I am ready to ride.  [moto] The weather isn't.  [bang]

~JD
2003 Ducati Monster 800ie Dark
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