2014 Monster 1200S fuel quick connector issues...

[nickbee]

Hey guys...

I lifted my tank for the 1st time to day to replace my air filter.  plastic fuel quick connector is leaking after.  I just inspected the fitting by turning on the key and letting the fuel pump cycle. 

I inspected the O rings on the connector and they look fine (this was the 1st time they came off) and I coated them with silicon before reassembly. 

Any ideas?  I've seem metal fuel connectors available for older monsters.  But none for these...

THANKS!

[nickbee]

never mind what I said... the top black o ring in nicked 

Do we have a source for these?  Ducati parts are only showing the entire fuel line.  The o rings or even just the connector is not listed. 

[2 Wheel Wanderer]

Maybe give Ca Cycleworks a call, these might fit

http://ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-products/gaskets-o-rings/misc-gaskets/or-17030

[nickbee]

Thanks!

I ordered viton rings from:

http://www.theoringstore.com

Do you guys have any tips on installing this connector without jacking the o rings? I'll give them a light coat of silicon grease. 

Also are there any metal quick connect conversions out there for this bike?

Thanks again!

[koko64]

Check with Motowheels

[BK_856er]

Just grease the orings lightly before assembly.  Be prepared to replace if they've been on there a while.  The grease can dry out causing the oring to stick and tear when disconnected.  The orings can also take a compression set and harden over time.  I normally  use a lithium grease.   Viton is a good material choice.  Cheap insurance to replace the orings if you need to disconnect and it's been in place for a few years.  The plastic connectors can also get brittle over time and break when you squeeze them to release.

BK