Anybody using alternative internal fuel line clamps ???

[Tarka]

I`m just about to rebuild and service my Kalahari 1100 which I crashed last year.

The tank has come back from Motobuild in better condition than a new one !

I`m going to fit a fresh fuel filter while the pump assembly is out,and wondered if anyone is using any alternative clamps to the BMW ones on the pump/filter hoses ??

If so,which ones are recommended ??

Cheers

 

[oblertone]

Halfords

I got two fuel line clamps from Halfords a while back, I think they cost £1.50 each and they work very well. I don't know if you have 'access' issues with this job, if not, give the Halfords one's a go.

 

[sparkplug]

And while we've got the fuel clamp experts on the thread - does anyone use Quick Disconnects other than the hideously overpriced BMW ones? Mine's the R1150GS if that makes a difference..

 

[Timolgra]

I just ordered my fuel filter from Motoworks and was recomended to change to Jubilee clips.

 

[littleredrooster]

I just ordered my fuel filter from Motoworks and was recomended to change to Jubilee clips.

I always thought that you shouldn't use Jubilee clips on fuel lines?? I'm sure one of my bikes failed an MOT on that a few years back. Proper petrol-pipe clips are wot I use on the BM filter.

 

[Shep]

I always thought that you shouldn't use Jubilee clips on fuel lines?? I'm sure one of my bikes failed an MOT on that a few years back. Proper petrol-pipe clips are wot I use on the BM filter.

I think it can fail an MOT due to poorly fitting clips, there are some really neat little clips available its finding them thats the problem, i bought a load from Delorto's in Reading, a few years back now, so not even sure if they are there now.

Good Luck Shep

 

[Timolgra]

I think it can fail an MOT due to poorly fitting clips, there are some really neat little clips available its finding them thats the problem, i bought a load from Delorto's in Reading, a few years back now, so not even sure if they are there now.

Good Luck Shep

Yes Jubilee type clips are not always a good fit, as they are never circular even when tightened up. But like Shep says there is a similar clip that screws up that is more suitable. I think in the past i've reused the old clips and just tweaked the clamp bits up with some plumbers pliers

 

[Tarka]

Cheers guys.....I did the job last night.

On the internal lines I used some screw type clamps which are similar to Jubilees but are actually sold as fuel line clamps.

I reused the two crimp type clamps on the breather and filler neck drain lines.

 

[beermonster]

And while we've got the fuel clamp experts on the thread - does anyone use Quick Disconnects other than the hideously overpriced BMW ones? Mine's the R1150GS if that makes a difference..

I used Motrax, which were cheaper although not that cheap about £30.00 I think from memory.

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Ya gotta watch the screw parts of replacement clips don't foul the float arm.
DAMHIK
The existing ones can be re-used. The hoses c/w clamps will pull off with patience and push on with more of same.