Is this quick connector fecked?

flytoolow · May 10, 2014

I've just had to remove the tank on my GSA, and when I removed the quick connectors fuel started to pour out. Now I don't remember that happening before and luckily the tank wasn't full so I've only got about 27 litres on the garage floor!

Now when I come to put it all back again, I think the reason is a fecked connector ?

Any ideas

?

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Jon · May 10, 2014

Yep, it's fecked.

Smug · May 10, 2014

I think that petrol would have stopped coming out if you had pressed in the tab and pulled out the white piece.

monkeyboy · May 10, 2014

I had one snap like that - go for the metal ones! I've got some old plastic ones in the garage if you're desperate...and local

flytoolow · May 10, 2014

Smug said:
I think that petrol would have stopped coming out if you had pressed in the tab and pulled out the white piece.

...Ill try that next time!

monkeyboy said:
I had one snap like that - go for the metal ones! I've got some old plastic ones in the garage if you're desperate...and local

Thanks for the offer...not really local Im afraid..Switzerland...

Cheers

(Now Ive got one bike with no insurance, one bike with no battery...and now one with no fuel...bugger!)

YYguy · May 10, 2014

You can buy a complete set from Beemer Boneyard. I just replaced all of mine a few weeks ago. The little ring gaskets on mine were completely shot so I'm glad I did.

STUBBS · May 11, 2014

replaced mine with metal when I noticed the plastic was cracked in a similar place to where yours have gone

flytoolow · May 29, 2014

Ok, is there a tool or a knack that I need?
I've got some new metal connectors that come with ( I suppose) spring compression jubilee clips.
I've got some needle node pliers but the buggers don't seem to want to come off. Am I doing this right ?

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DrFarkoff · May 29, 2014

If you are not reusing just use a pair of diagonal cutters and cut across the clamp

If you are re using them use a pick or a small screwdriver to prise open that raised area

to tighten them Use diagonal cutters or nippers

Steptoe · May 29, 2014

Smug said:
I think that petrol would have stopped coming out if you had pressed in the tab and pulled out the white piece.

Oh yes, it really is that simple, pulls straight out.
No, it never snaps off in little pieces leaving the inner stuck firmly right down in the female section of the connector. ...

flytoolow said:
...Ill try that next time!

Yes, you try that.

flytoolow · May 30, 2014

Why do we do this to ourselves???

OK,

Great advice RE: the Clips..(Note to self..Must pay subs even if I dont want to buy anything!)

So, After replacing the connectors with metal, and the clips, Now Ive found out that the 90 degree conector wont bloomin connect...No way...(yes I have pushed in the "clip"). Push it together and all I get is a squirt of gasoline in the mush!

So...Tank off (..again!!!), take off connectors and test..Yep, the last one is fecked now...another call to motorworks, another 20quid import tax...

OK..Rant over..

Anyone looking forward to electric motorcycles ?

MikeO · May 30, 2014

Buy a full set of chromed brass connectors from Beemer Boneyard, new clamps from BMW, some new hose from your local motor factor and forget about QD snags...

monkeyboy · May 30, 2014

flytoolow said:
OK,

Great advice RE: the Clips..(Note to self..Must pay subs even if I dont want to buy anything!)

So, After replacing the connectors with metal, and the clips, Now Ive found out that the 90 degree conector wont bloomin connect...No way...(yes I have pushed in the "clip"). Push it together and all I get is a squirt of gasoline in the mush!

So...Tank off (..again!!!), take off connectors and test..Yep, the last one is fecked now...another call to motorworks, another 20quid import tax...

OK..Rant over..

Anyone looking forward to electric motorcycles ?

There definately is a knack to getting that 90 degree one done up. On mine I could do with just a tiny bit more fuel pipe as it's very tight. Be patient, it's the only way. I f'ked up one of the sliding clips on that connector by bending the sliding collar when I pulled it through under the tank

But.... the old plastic ones can be taken to pieces - press down the sliding collar then press the detent clip all the way in with a pin and let the collar slide all the way out. Just be sure to do it slowly and not let the little spring fire the detent into space when it clears the collar..... Refit is reverse. I've disassembled the old clips and keep the parts to fix the metal ones when I inevitably do it again.

Packer · May 30, 2014

I used to put a smear of Vaseline on the connector O rings to make them slide easily into place. Also carry a couple of spares as they are easy to damage.

Green Boy · May 30, 2014

Packer said:
I used to put a smear of Vaseline on the connector O rings to make them slide easily into place. Also carry a couple of spares as they are easy to damage.

I had the same problem and found vaseline was the answer - saves wrestling with them whilst trying to get more purchase in some weird yoga-esque position.

Steptoe · May 30, 2014

Smother the connectors on grease before reconnecting, especially around the "O" ring section.

DrFarkoff · May 30, 2014

Add a small tin of Rubber grease to your toolbox!

Search 18g Castrol rubber grease

I am not so fond of vaseline on rubber now as a couple of bits have had an adverse reaction so I stick with the Red grease

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18g-Castr...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e6d1c5b18

MattW · May 30, 2014

Any silicon grease will do the job as above, better than Vaseline which can attack some rubbers. Just don't be tempted to use it on metal to metal joints or sliding components - it performs as an 'anti lubricant' in those situations and causes galling and seizure.

flytoolow · May 30, 2014

Beemer Boneyard?

Mike O said:
Buy a full set of chromed brass connectors from Beemer Boneyard, new clamps from BMW, some new hose from your local motor factor and forget about QD snags...

...Must admit, Looking at those from BB look like the doggies danglies...IOIWHK

...Will take a look there the next time I feck up a 5 minute job and turn it into a most drawn out costly repair.

Thanks

F2L

Old Codger · May 30, 2014

Beemer Boneyard

Were doing a discount for ADV forum members if you go that route Got my brass disconects from them excellent service

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