willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I noticed a slight smell of gas when getting near the bike... I guess when I replaced my stator I managed to crack the Fuel line from the tank to the fuel rail... :icon_doh: Might be a old and brittle so it didn't take much... Think it's too dangerous to ride like this even if I pack an extinguisher?? If anyone has one they want to part with I'd appreciate it, and if you have a lead on where I can get one fast I'd appreciate that too. Part number shows as: 17527 mat d00 TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR71BLACKBIRDXX Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I guess when I replaced my stator I managed to crack the Fuel line from the tank to the fuel rail... :icon_think: Im sorry, I have to ask it...Then again, maybe I wont. Wish I could help ya though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I guess when I replaced my stator I managed to crack the Fuel line from the tank to the fuel rail... :icon_think: Im sorry, I have to ask it...Then again, maybe I wont. Wish I could help ya though I had to move the tank around some to fish the wiring to the stator to put it in it's proper position, I didn't move it much that's what surprises me the most about it...guess it was aging and moving it some pushed it over the edge..or it was defective to start with..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 get a new one, they do get bad, my 2000 one did the same. Some hose places can make one or repair yours also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 DavesXX01 had a similar problem, after lifting the tank one too many times he figured it just had a stress puncture. My guess is for you, the combination of CA's ethanol gas and time, plus lifting the tank/stretching it a bit caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 get a new one, they do get bad, my 2000 one did the same. Some hose places can make one or repair yours also. Ooo good idea....maybe a nice S/S braided one that will outlast the Bird itself...going to look at that route first DavesXX01 had a similar problem, after lifting the tank one too many times he figured it just had a stress puncture. My guess is for you, the combination of CA's ethanol gas and time, plus lifting the tank/stretching it a bit caused it. You'd think I'd know better by now and stop digging around under my tank so much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 get a new one, they do get bad, my 2000 one did the same. Some hose places can make one or repair yours also. Ooo good idea....maybe a nice S/S braided one that will outlast the Bird itself...going to look at that route first DavesXX01 had a similar problem, after lifting the tank one too many times he figured it just had a stress puncture. My guess is for you, the combination of CA's ethanol gas and time, plus lifting the tank/stretching it a bit caused it. You'd think I'd know better by now and stop digging around under my tank so much.... I remember on of the guys said he took his in to a hose place and they recrimped his, as it was leaking like mine was at the connection. Another cut the crimp off and replaced the hose and used hose clamps. Also a quick fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I remember on of the guys said he took his in to a hose place and they recrimped his, as it was leaking like mine was at the connection. Another cut the crimp off and replaced the hose and used hose clamps. Also a quick fix. I just got off the phone with a local place that said he could make me a new s/s braided one only he is not sure if he has the right sized banjo fittings and the right thread cut for the bolts, he wants me to bring it in to him, the banjos and bolts are $20 for each end and the line is about $10 a foot, if I get one made I'll post up pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I remember on of the guys said he took his in to a hose place and they recrimped his, as it was leaking like mine was at the connection. Another cut the crimp off and replaced the hose and used hose clamps. Also a quick fix. I just got off the phone with a local place that said he could make me a new s/s braided one only he is not sure if he has the right sized banjo fittings and the right thread cut for the bolts, he wants me to bring it in to him, the banjos and bolts are $20 for each end and the line is about $10 a foot, if I get one made I'll post up pics of it. If he is good he can reuse your ends with new crimps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 If he is good he can reuse your ends with new crimps... I'll press him on that and let you know if he's any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Well they wont modify any existing hoses... But he did make me this: It weighs about half as much as the stocker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Nice, but what's with the fucking blue messing up an otherwise sweet looking piece of kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Nice, but what's with the fucking blue messing up an otherwise sweet looking piece of kit? That was the only color choice Spidey blue and red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 So it was about $50 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Nice, but what's with the fucking blue messing up an otherwise sweet looking piece of kit? Amen. I love the braided hose but fuck, either go all blue or all red. The combo looks like ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 So it was about $50 then? $54 after taxes to be exact. Nice, but what's with the fucking blue messing up an otherwise sweet looking piece of kit? Amen. I love the braided hose but fuck, either go all blue or all red. The combo looks like ass. It's hidden under the tank!!!!!! Prolly the last time I see it for two years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Group buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooplehead Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Weld that shit. Hell, you could even just brazen it. I wouldnt even worry about taking it off the bike or draining your gas or some time consuming shit like that. Perhaps some duct tape until you can borrow a welder or torch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestoys Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Weld that shit. Hell, you could even just brazen it. I wouldnt even worry about taking it off the bike or draining your gas or some time consuming shit like that. Perhaps some duct tape until you can borrow a welder or torch? Yep then the bright flash and loud bang will tell you don't have to worry about the leak anymore. Along with any other worries you had in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Weld that shit. Hell, you could even just brazen it. I wouldnt even worry about taking it off the bike or draining your gas or some time consuming shit like that. Perhaps some duct tape until you can borrow a welder or torch? Hey hooplehead where ya been - Just make parole? :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Make sure to get new crush washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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