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2011 V7R fuel pipe

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Shanev7r

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I'm switching gas tanks on my 2011 V7R. This will be the 3rd tank in 13 years, so probably should have gone to the steel one, but I like the seamless look of the plastic. This time, no matter what I tried, I couldn't get the fuel line disconnect to release. Smart or stupid, I cut the fuel line just to the get the tank off. Probably had to do it anyway, as even on the bench I can't get the disconnect apart (yes, I've done it several times in the past). So now my issue is that the fuel harness is on back order, and rather than wait 6 weeks or more I thought I'd just make my own fuel harness. Any problem with just using standard high pressure fuel line and traditional hose clamps? The stock fuel pipe looks heat shrunk onto the barbs -- I thought I'd just cut the stock tubing off and use hose clamps on the fittings. Am I missing something? Any reason to wait for the stock part?

Thanks!
 
How do you plan to make the connection at the fuel pump? Search the forum and you will find a Ford part that connects. Also there is a post that describes using a jewler's screwdriver to move the tabs in to release the connector. With the line cut, and no pressure the connector should come off easily.
 
For the connection at the fuel pump, I plan to shave down the raised ring a bit, put the fuel line over the raised part, and the hose clamp on the other side. I'll put a better disconnect down line a bit, probably the BMW one. Sound reasonable? I don't want anything to come apart when I'm riding... I miss carburetors!
 
Shanev7r said:
For the connection at the fuel pump, I plan to shave down the raised ring a bit, put the fuel line over the raised part, and the hose clamp on the other side. I'll put a better disconnect down line a bit, probably the BMW one. Sound reasonable? I don't want anything to come apart when I'm riding... I miss carburetors!
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That will be prone to leaking. You can get a replacement connector at MG cycle. Currently out of stock but more on the way.

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A little SEARCH and some reading would have saved you from yourself. This page in this thread, completely describes the fuel connector removal in detail. Please click the hyperlink.

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Yes you can. Having the hose on the ports just makes it easier to sync the throttle bodies if needed in the future. That is what I thought. Since my TBS Sync tool already has the hoses needed, I will just install the vacuum adapters with their caps and be done with it. Thank you!
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scottmastrocinque said:
A little SEARCH and some reading would have saved you from yourself. This page in this thread, completely describes the fuel connector removal in detail. Please click the hyperlink.

www.guzzitech.com

Charcoal Canister Removal - Detailed with Pictures

Yes you can. Having the hose on the ports just makes it easier to sync the throttle bodies if needed in the future. That is what I thought. Since my TBS Sync tool already has the hoses needed, I will just install the vacuum adapters with their caps and be done with it. Thank you!
www.guzzitech.com www.guzzitech.com
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Thanks for this. I actually DID read that thread, and all the insight didn't work in my case. I've had the tank off previously, but the last time was 10 years ago. I finally did get the fitting apart on the bench, but I think it's wise to put a new coupling in.
 
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