KTM Fuel line clamps

_DreamRider_ · 08-27-2009, 08:21 PM

I searched this forum for "hose clamps" and really only found people asking for and talking about the special tool and where to buy the tool and clamps.

I am a new KTM owner, getting familiar with it, and need to replace the fuel line in one section. My question is - what is the proper way to remove the clamp that is on there now, without doing any damage to the line, in case areas where I will be reusing the line. I plan to just install hose clamps when reinstalling. Any trick to removing the ktm clamps, and any suggestions to what works best.

I know the ktm clamps are supposedly better but not worried about it, I dont want to order a tool or clamps.

Thanks.

ABYSS · 08-27-2009, 10:05 PM

The clamps are good but once I pulled mine off I went with spring clamps like what come on Comercial Lawn mowers. I went to a local John Deere facility and got the clamps they use on the comercial tractors they have three times the spring tension as typical residential mowers. They make all sizes fro 3/8in up to 3 in. for radiators. All you need a a pair of typical pliers to take them on and off and they have been working great for over 5 K miles.

MookieBlaylock · 08-28-2009, 05:50 AM

autoparts stores supposedly sell fuel injection clamps that wont tear the line. When changing the fuel filter on my 690 those little things were ridiculous to remove, but with the filter set they include new clamps that were actually ez to put on with the pliers from the tool kit. I had to carefully pull the clamp apart all the while thinking there has to be an easier way.

Airhead · 08-28-2009, 11:07 AM

I replace those Oiteker clamps with high-pressure fuel injection hose clamps whenever I have to take one off. To get the Oitekers off you just have to pry/cut them with a pair of snips...just get it to open up enough that you can slide them off once the hose is disconnected. You can get fuel injection clamps at any auto parts store...they're cheap, too.

_DreamRider_ · 08-28-2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks for your replies, I guess no trick to getting them off but pry with a pair of pliers or cutting off with some snips ......

rossaduc · 01-16-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by _DreamRider_

Thanks for your replies, I guess no trick to getting them off but pry with a pair of pliers or cutting off with some snips ......

zip em off with dremel with fiber reinforced cutting wheel.

08-27-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
_DreamRider_ ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: MD Oddometer: 150	KTM Fuel line clamps I searched this forum for "hose clamps" and really only found people asking for and talking about the special tool and where to buy the tool and clamps. I am a new KTM owner, getting familiar with it, and need to replace the fuel line in one section. My question is - what is the proper way to remove the clamp that is on there now, without doing any damage to the line, in case areas where I will be reusing the line. I plan to just install hose clamps when reinstalling. Any trick to removing the ktm clamps, and any suggestions to what works best. I know the ktm clamps are supposedly better but not worried about it, I dont want to order a tool or clamps. Thanks.

08-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
ABYSS KTM Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 1,196	The clamps are good but once I pulled mine off I went with spring clamps like what come on Comercial Lawn mowers. I went to a local John Deere facility and got the clamps they use on the comercial tractors they have three times the spring tension as typical residential mowers. They make all sizes fro 3/8in up to 3 in. for radiators. All you need a a pair of typical pliers to take them on and off and they have been working great for over 5 K miles. __________________ Every question in life has an answer of YES OR NO Maybe = NO Keep life simple and enjoy it!

08-28-2009, 11:07 AM	#4
Airhead More human than human Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Fear and Loathing in Maine Oddometer: 2,100	I replace those Oiteker clamps with high-pressure fuel injection hose clamps whenever I have to take one off. To get the Oitekers off you just have to pry/cut them with a pair of snips...just get it to open up enough that you can slide them off once the hose is disconnected. You can get fuel injection clamps at any auto parts store...they're cheap, too. __________________ '05.5 KTM 950 Adventure 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R All Orange, Baby!

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08-28-2009, 05:50 AM	#3
MookieBlaylock Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Oddometer: 2,293	autoparts stores supposedly sell fuel injection clamps that wont tear the line. When changing the fuel filter on my 690 those little things were ridiculous to remove, but with the filter set they include new clamps that were actually ez to put on with the pliers from the tool kit. I had to carefully pull the clamp apart all the while thinking there has to be an easier way.

08-28-2009, 08:35 PM	#5
_DreamRider_ ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: MD Oddometer: 150	Thanks for your replies, I guess no trick to getting them off but pry with a pair of pliers or cutting off with some snips ......