Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted August 29, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted August 29, 2021 Somehow managed to snap off a tab of the tank end fuel line keeper/lock/latch and slightly deform the blue bit inside. So annoyed at myself for damaging it! I've always used just fingers to depress the tabs when removing the fuel line from the tank which I've done many times but used my 'new' specialised tool to do the job this time. Seems like I applied too much leverage. A new 2015 fuel line here in AU will cost around AU$120 delivered - because you just can't get the end connector...naturally 🙄 So, my options are to - 1. Ignore it and use it with the one remaining tab. (I've primed it while connected and no fuel was leaking). 2. Buy a wrecked bike's line of a similar year and use the latch from that. (there are many models where that latch 'looks' the same) 3. Bite the bullet and buy a new line and give myself an uppercut for being so careless in the first place. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A fuel leak could be dangerous. I would order a new part, or at the very least get a used one from a crashed bike if available. Frustrating I know but better safe than sorry. 4 1 There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo3 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 If your me, you'd buy a new one, stuff it in a box called moto parts and give it to the next owner when the bike is sold because you forgot about it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted August 29, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted August 29, 2021 I agree with @kilo3 & @johnmark101 parts as critical as that need to be intact. I'd buy new. 2 "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 How much did the specialised tool cost? Add $120 to whatever it was and buy a new fuel line, better than watching a fire at the side of the road. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckie Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A aftermarket dry break fuel connector is a option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Nate Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 The orange part of the fuel line is an additional safety lock. There are a lot of manufacturers who use a similar line without the orange latch. I would double check the line to make sure there is no damage to the rest of the line. If not I’d have no qualms using it. Always use fingers to unlatch the lines. Much safer. If it really concerns you just hit up a bike wrecker, they’ll no doubt sell you a line for a lot less than a new one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Supporting Member Share Posted August 29, 2021 Thanks all for the sage advice and suggestions. After sleeping on it and now reading this general concensus, the part is too important to attempt a 'fix' so I will just part with the cash and get the new one or decent 2nd hander if available. Getting plenty of practice removing the plastics and tank lately! Cheers everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted August 30, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, dazzler24 said: Thanks all for the sage advice and suggestions. After sleeping on it and now reading this general concensus, the part is too important to attempt a 'fix' so I will just part with the cash and get the new one or decent 2nd hander if available. Getting plenty of practice removing the plastics and tank lately! Cheers everyone. Sounds like a good call. Good luck!!!! 1 "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Supporting Member Share Posted August 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, fddriver2 said: Sounds like a good call. Good luck!!!! I've placed an order for a new one so now the wait begins to see if they can actually supply! That might be fun. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Good decision @dazzler24, I would have replaced it too. To help others avoid this, was the tool you used, something like a pair of pliers with shaped tips? I find the latch really awkward and bought the tool I’ve just described but haven’t used it yet. It would be good to know if I have to be super cautious in the future. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Supporting Member Share Posted August 30, 2021 As Gomer Pyle would say.. "Surprise, surprise, surprise!" Got a call from the seller and the news is that it needs to come from Japan as none in stock so 2-3weeks wait time. Think I'm going to chance it with the old one in the mean time. I'm reasonably confident that it is good enough to not leak but will take it on a short run and check for leaks at ever increasing intervals until I'm satisfied- JIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Supporting Member Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, BBB said: Good decision @dazzler24, I would have replaced it too. To help others avoid this, was the tool you used, something like a pair of pliers with shaped tips? I find the latch really awkward and bought the tool I’ve just described but haven’t used it yet. It would be good to know if I have to be super cautious in the future. Yes, it was a tool recommended from within these hallowed halls actually. Not that I lay blame on the tool itself but more likely on the 'tool' operating it! What I think actually happened was that the latch was bumped back into the closed position while I was squeezing on it and I got too impatient with it not releasing - so more than likely operator error. This is the tool I used.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted August 31, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2021 I bought the same tool because my fingers are too big and the plastic probes I've used were not much better. I've yet to use the tool but did bond vinyl caps to its pincer tips, and will be careful when I finally do try it and hopefully avoid making your mistake thanks to your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisperquiet Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 That fuel line with connectors is only $42.49 in the USA……$120.00 AUS is quite a bit more even with the exchange difference. #48 on the parts diagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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