Fuel line clamps question

[otter1]

I plan to replace my monster 900 i.e. lines since my tank was rusted and I want to start with a fresh system.

I tried to just flush the line (M to R) but it did not flow through like I expected. Im guessing there is sediment in the lines? Im not sure if it is supposed to flow easily or not with the pressure regulator involved.

I would think it is ok to remove and replace these with "Fuel Injected" fuel line clamps and high quality fuel line from a auto parts store.

I know the system is high pressure - was wanting to see what the recommendations are --

Thx for the replies!

[Dirty Duc]

Just make sure the fuel line is rated for fuel injection pressures.  Usually they try to sell you the low pressure stuff.  I would definitely put normal hose clamps, and then you can clean out the pressure regulator and the injector caps.  If you want your injectors cleaned and measured, I highly recommend mrinjector.com.  $42 including shipping both ways for ultrasonic cleaning and rebuild, with turn-around about a week (ship on Monday, back for the weekend).

Question: The pressure regulator vacuum line is not hooked up.  Did you do that, is it normal, or is something not quite right here?

[otter1]

Thx for the info!

I will check out mrinjector.com

I did not remove a vacuum line off the pressure regulator -- it was open already. I checked my buddies 620ie and his is the same.

I'm not sure if this is normally just open to air or supposed to be hooked up someplace. The diagram from Ducati for the model does not show a vacuum line connected.

[Dirty Duc]

Huh.  Well, who am I to question the engineers at Ducati... 

[Howie]

You want to use SAE 30R9 hose and a T bar barrel type, Band-it or other smooth clamp.  Worm gear clamps could damage the hose.

[zarn02]

Worm gear clamps could damage the hose.

Been there, done that.

If you're set on just using whatever clamps happen to be around the garage, you can cut up some wide rubber bands into sections, and put them between the clamp and the fuel line. Works pretty slick for keeping the clamps from cutting into the lines.