fuel lines stuck on fuel tank - addition- pine sol to clean fuel pump?

[sleepyJ]

i'm currently in the process of putting on a new fuel filter / cleaning out my fuel tank. I FINALLY got the filter off and now I am trying to get the fuel lines off of the tank so i can remove it. I took the clip off of the return line under the tank but the line itself is stuck on there pretty good. any tips for removing it?

I was thinking about just snipping an inch off, as there seems to be plenty of extra line. Would this affect the fuel pressure or something?

Also, i guess i should clamp the return hose shut before i pull it off?

if theres anything different i should know about disconnecting the main line, that would be helpful as well.

[Howie]

Cutting the hose short will be fine as long as it is still long enough to not kink.  Gently twisting or slicing along the fitting will help remove it.  If in doubt, replace the hoses.  Return hose?  Fuel injected bike?  Make sure you get high pressure hose.

[sleepyJ]

got them off, thanks. I just cut a little (~centimeter) slice down the side of it

[Armor]

Use a screw driver and push on the end of the hose.  Remove the hose clamps completely.

[sleepyJ]

im going to redirect my own post, as i have removed the fuel tank. i retitled it sort of lol
anyway..

i read a post where a member let his fuel pump soak in pine sol for 1-3 days and rinsed it out very well. if i did this should i take off the mesh screen thats connected to the fuel pump? or maybe i shouldnt use this technique..?

[ducpainter]

Why do you believe the pump needs cleaning?

[sleepyJ]

i don't necessarily suspect it really needs it. but i started thinking that if my fuel filter isnt the problem, the only way i will know is once i reinstall everything. the fuel filter was such a pain in the ass to take off (2000 m900ie), i'd rather not have to do it all again to remove the fuel pump (if it is the issue)

 so, i was just going to clean it as a precautionary step. im also taking into consideration the piles of rust chunks and nasty shit sitting at the bottom of my tank

[ducpainter]

i don't necessarily suspect it really needs it. but i started thinking that if my fuel filter isnt the problem, the only way i will know is once i reinstall everything. the fuel filter was such a pain in the ass to take off (2000 m900ie), i'd rather not have to do it all again to remove the fuel pump (if it is the issue)

 so, i was just going to clean it as a precautionary step. im also taking into consideration the piles of rust chunks and nasty shit sitting at the bottom of my tank

The screen on the pump will prevent all those chunks of nastiness from entering.

I'd leave i alone.

[Howie]

There is an old saying.  If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[sleepyJ]

thanks guys

[derivitiv]

There is an old saying.  If it ain't broke don't fix it.

I thought the saying was "If it ain't broke, tweak it."