Unusual problem.

[DrFarkoff]

Before we get too sidetracked on overfilling the fuel tank, I'm still needing answers to this one guys (I know - it's all about me, me,me.... pretty please...)

rotary wirebrush them till the threads shine and scoosh with good graphite penetrating oil

Use a small 8mm spanner to break them loose

If you have to lever it? IT's gonna break so stop More scoosh and maybe some heat !

 

[Steptoe]

Take it to a good mechanic and get it sorted

5 years since my post in 2020 AD, I thought after all that time you might have come up with something a bit more original

 

[DrFarkoff]

5 years since my post in 2020 AD, I thought after all that time you might have come up with something a bit more original

Come on Neil it is Arsey

But Also the sentiment as correct LOL

Modern Fuel is Schite, I miss the smell of proper petrol from being a little Un

So Old I can recall 5 star ! 101 RON My dad used it in his Austin 3 litre land crab

 

[Steptoe]

I was taking the piss out of Steptoe....

Come on Neil it is Arsey

But Also the sentiment as correct LOL

Yes, I agree, but no original thought at all, but at least an improvement on the usual YouTube cut and paste
The joke had already been posted previously by Jonnyboy . ..

 

[beanwood]

I hope I have found the problem - fuel filter u bend pipe has gone soft, and has a split in it. New one now on order....

 

[timeandtide]

Sounds like a decent mechanic sussed that one out for you

But does he know any?

 

[beanwood]

I hope I have found the problem - fuel filter u bend pipe has gone soft, and has a split in it. New one now on order....

New U pipe fitted - with new fuel filter (Last one was dated Jan '02...). I put a new rubber O ring on whilst it was apart, and it doesn't seem to leak ! Best bit - it now goes when I twist the throttle instead of bogging down!. I'm a happy boy....

 

[jobjobbed]

Has anyone got a source for the metal U bend, $130 on the nushings website seems a bit expensive?

 

[DrFarkoff]

I hope I have found the problem - fuel filter u bend pipe has gone soft, and has a split in it. New one now on order....

Ehm has one been in Cryo-storage?

5 years?





Glad you got it sorted and I hope you antiseized the threads?

 

[DrFarkoff]

Has anyone got a source for the metal U bend, $130 on the nushings website seems a bit expensive?

Just fit a NEW OE Rubber one and keep the fuel fresh and change your filters

They have lasted 20 years and will last another 20

But if you must ??

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig....nd-Rockster/Spares/U-bow-stainless-steel.html

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Just fit a NEW OE Rubber one and keep the fuel fresh and change your filters

They have lasted 20 years and will last another 20

But if you must ??

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-850-1100-1150-R-and-Rockster/Spares/U-bow-stainless-steel.htm

Link doesn’t work

 

[DrFarkoff]

Link doesn’t work

Edited @JohnnyBoxer

Missing the last L

 

[snelly]

Kinda hard not to if you’re meeting up with a group for a ride that you don’t know or have control of where the next fuel stop is, especially when most ride GSAs and don’t always think of how far a lesser bike can go.

Hey less of the lesser bike;; they should be humbeled in your 850s presence;

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Edited @JohnnyBoxer

Missing the last L

Thank you