Triumphrat

txsport06

I'm sure that this has been answered before, but I couldn't find a relevant post when I did a search.

Could someone please give me a bit more detailed instructions as to how to disconnect the electrical connection and fuel hoses to the fuel tank? I need to pull the tank so I can get to the airbox.

I recall reading that these connections break easily, so I wanted to get some intial advice/tips before I started tugging at them.

I have the service manual, but it doesn't give any instructions re: the electrical connection, and I couldn't get the fuel hoses by "pressing the metal tag" during a dry run.

Any tips would be welcome.

Thanks.

p.s.-Does anyone else have problems with dry rot on rubber items? I had to replace the battery strap. I have the crankcase breather hose on order. I just found out that the airbox strap was broken. Grrr...

txsport06

Okay, I'm getting better at the search engine. I understand how to pull the fuel hoses free, I think (and I need to get the connections replaced per the recall).

Is the electrical connection just a matter of pushing in that prong and pulling? My issue is that I'm not sure what part of the plastic connector is supposed to pull loose.

Also, am I going to have to worry about the fuel tank dripping fuel when I pull off the fuel hoses? If so, any tips? Is it just a matter of quickly moving the tank to a oil pan or something like that? Or is there a proactive way to ensure that no leaking occurs?

Thanks.

vitabrew

Is the electrical connection just a matter of pushing in that prong and pulling? Yes.

Also, am I going to have to worry about the fuel tank dripping fuel when I pull off the fuel hoses? If so, any tips? Disconnect all the other wires and hoses before the fuel lines, place a rag under the fuel tank, then work fast to disconnect those fuel lines and move the tank to where the leaking fuel can be caught.

My fuel connector snapped despite my efforts to be gentle with it, I replaced them with the metal connectors, good upgrade.

My airbox strap also snapped and the airbox was disconnected from the throttle bodies letting in dirty air and running lean and hot. I attribute that to my engine overheating problem, new strap should be here soon and we will see if it fixes the problem.

Rik

The original fuel fittings have a tendency to break however the ones fitted in the recall don't self seal upon disconnect

Best to have the fuel tank as empty as possible as a full one is quite a weight which won't help when it comes to carrying it. Also try not to rush too much when it starts dribbling fuel upon disconnecting the lines as you'll be more likely to drop it if you get in a panic! To be honest it's pretty straight forward so don't worry too much

I'll be upgrading to the metal ones when funds allow.

Airbox strap is the same as the battery strap so if yours has perished nick the one off the battery which will save you having to take everything off again when the you get the replacement :wink:

[ This message was edited by: Rik on 2006-07-25 05:35 ]

Yeah Rik has got the key points
also run the tank low for 2 more reasons
1. some tank-side (female) fittings leak - some don't (BUT mine do :cry: ) More fuel = more pressure= more petrol covered clothes = bummer.
2. on my bike the electrical disconnect is not nice. He was born before his parents were married..... no really!! :lollol:
If the tank is nearly empty you can easily hold it at a wierd angle to see the pinch point so you can easily release that B

Have fun Jon

txsport06

Thanks, folks. I finally got the electrical connection loose with some light prying with a screwdriver. Metal fuel fittings are installed (after a debacle of a time removing one of the plastic fittings [see my other post]), and so far (knock on wood), no leaks.

Also, learn from me--don't be too hasty in loosening the front tank bolt. I was in a rush, and of course, I knocked the washer right off the frame and under the airbox. Had to pull the airbox to retrieve the washer from where it came to rest on the radiator fan. That was fun...