Aeroquip fuel line project

Afry · 01-22-2013, 03:15 PM

After installing the rear fuel tank on an SE I don't feel comfortable with the rubber fuel line being exposed and am thinking of replacing all the lines and fittings with Aeroquip lines and quick disconnect fittings. Hopefully making it easier to remove the tank as well.

Before I go down this road has anyone else done this or have any tips?

PowerCell · 01-22-2013, 04:11 PM

Completely unnecessary... but if you must, avoid the SS hose at all costs. Opt for their Kevlar product.

I think settling for a quality Gates FI hose will serve you well.

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DuctTape · 01-22-2013, 04:29 PM

Due to ethanol blends and other crap being put in the fuel I've been putting these on all my toys. http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...cation_id=5348

DeepInIt · 01-23-2013, 04:55 AM

I Think Replacing The Hoses Is Overkill But Hey, While Your At It. The Quick Disconnect Is Useful Depending On How Your Tank Is Attached but more so for removing the front tank than your aux. (caps screwing up on phone, too lazy to fix).

pdxmotorhead · 01-23-2013, 11:23 PM

Goodrich hose same quality cheaper...

They sell a plastic coated version that keep the stainless wire in place and you don't get poked by itty bitty razor sharp barbs.

Fragola Fittings are also a good deal, same if not better quality than the Aeroquipe, and about 1/3 the cost.

Dirt track catalogs are your friend

Good luck.

Dave

beergut · 01-24-2013, 09:59 AM

I have about 7' of stainless Aeroquip line that I have had for several years, just never did anything with it. I am about to do my fuel pump, so I thought...what the hell, why not use this stuff up. (I have had it for several years just laying around)

After doing a little research, the rubber hose is sort of becoming a thing of the past. As others have pointed out, the types of fuel available are changing, as is the engineering of vehicles. Even though that Gates link is a sales flyer, I am 100% confident that what it states is true in that rubber fuel line breaks down.

I think when I do my fuel pump, I will install the Gates hose. Overkill, maybe. Needed, no. Want, yes. Piece of mind for only a few bucks (my oriley has it for $4.60/ft), yes.

FWIW, I have used quick disconnect hose fittings on rubber line. It works the same way. I will not do the fittings on the fuel pump. -I will just use a stainless clamp

PowerCell · 01-24-2013, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afry

After installing the rear fuel tank on an SE I don't feel comfortable with the rubber fuel line being exposed and am thinking of replacing all the lines and fittings with Aeroquip lines and quick disconnect fittings. Hopefully making it easier to remove the tank as well.

Before I go down this road has anyone else done this or have any tips?

A pair of these quick-disconnect fuel taps will certainly help. I've been using them for years now, available soon to everyone...

gefr · 01-26-2013, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerCell

A pair of these quick-disconnect fuel taps will certainly help. I've been using them for years now, available soon to everyone...

looks interesting and very handy. Instead of turning off the fuel petcock you can remove the quick connector, so the flow is cut!

Peanuts · 01-26-2013, 09:32 AM

I have something similar on my 990, but uses stock components.

Leave the taps in position and turned on, fit one of these in the centre of the balance pipe, near the battery, protected by the bashplate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quick-rele...item2ec019388f

both connectors seal as soon as they are uncoupled, so no leaking fuel and no fiddling about with pliers trying to get the hose clips off the stock taps.

mookymoo · 03-16-2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerCell

Completely unnecessary... but if you must, avoid the SS hose at all costs. Opt for their Kevlar product.

Out of curiosity why not SS?

rossguzzi · 03-16-2013, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanuts

I have something similar on my 990, but uses stock components.

Leave the taps in position and turned on, fit one of these in the centre of the balance pipe, near the battery, protected by the bashplate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quick-rele...item2ec019388f

both connectors seal as soon as they are uncoupled, so no leaking fuel and no fiddling about with pliers trying to get the hose clips off the stock taps.

I`m guessing these are plastic.
Good Idea, but in time these can break.

PowerCell · 03-16-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mookymoo

Out of curiosity why not SS?

They act like a buzz saw and wear through everything they touch. Also they are unneeded weight. Use the Kevlar...

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mookymoo · 03-16-2013, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerCell

They act like a buzz saw and wear through everything they touch. Also they are unneeded weight. Use the Kevlar...
.

Aha. Cheers

01-22-2013, 03:15 PM	#1
Afry ^OP Why hike? Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Ramona, Ca Oddometer: 334	Aeroquip fuel line project After installing the rear fuel tank on an SE I don't feel comfortable with the rubber fuel line being exposed and am thinking of replacing all the lines and fittings with Aeroquip lines and quick disconnect fittings. Hopefully making it easier to remove the tank as well. Before I go down this road has anyone else done this or have any tips? __________________ KTM 950 SE Motorcyclist prayer: Oh lord if I die, please don't let my wife sell my bikes for what I told her they cost. Afry screwed with this post 04-02-2013 at 10:11 AM

01-22-2013, 04:11 PM	#2
PowerCell SE990R Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Southern Kalifornia Oddometer: 1,928	Completely unnecessary... but if you must, avoid the SS hose at all costs. Opt for their Kevlar product. I think settling for a quality Gates FI hose will serve you well. . __________________ ~ Ken

01-22-2013, 04:29 PM	#3
DuctTape Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Oddometer: 221	Due to ethanol blends and other crap being put in the fuel I've been putting these on all my toys. http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...cation_id=5348 __________________ 2013 KTM 690 (Thanks FLHRCI Buyer! ) 2011 990 Adventure Dakar (Thank you Honey!) 2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2010 Ducati 1198S

01-23-2013, 04:55 AM	#4
DeepInIt Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Cordoba, Argentina Oddometer: 1,333	I Think Replacing The Hoses Is Overkill But Hey, While Your At It. The Quick Disconnect Is Useful Depending On How Your Tank Is Attached but more so for removing the front tank than your aux. (caps screwing up on phone, too lazy to fix). __________________ “Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.” KTM 950SE, KTM450exc, WR262, XR100 SA Trip: http://profundoenel.wordpress.com My Spot Page: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...VRxGZhKdq5PNll

01-24-2013, 09:59 AM	#6
beergut Thumper Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 351	I have about 7' of stainless Aeroquip line that I have had for several years, just never did anything with it. I am about to do my fuel pump, so I thought...what the hell, why not use this stuff up. (I have had it for several years just laying around) After doing a little research, the rubber hose is sort of becoming a thing of the past. As others have pointed out, the types of fuel available are changing, as is the engineering of vehicles. Even though that Gates link is a sales flyer, I am 100% confident that what it states is true in that rubber fuel line breaks down. I think when I do my fuel pump, I will install the Gates hose. Overkill, maybe. Needed, no. Want, yes. Piece of mind for only a few bucks (my oriley has it for $4.60/ft), yes. FWIW, I have used quick disconnect hose fittings on rubber line. It works the same way. I will not do the fittings on the fuel pump. -I will just use a stainless clamp __________________ '04 KTM 950Adv KTM rotopax mounting plates

01-23-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
pdxmotorhead Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Portland OR Oddometer: 267	Goodrich hose same quality cheaper... They sell a plastic coated version that keep the stainless wire in place and you don't get poked by itty bitty razor sharp barbs. Fragola Fittings are also a good deal, same if not better quality than the Aeroquipe, and about 1/3 the cost. Dirt track catalogs are your friend Good luck. Dave

01-26-2013, 09:32 AM	#9
Peanuts Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 1,032	I have something similar on my 990, but uses stock components. Leave the taps in position and turned on, fit one of these in the centre of the balance pipe, near the battery, protected by the bashplate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quick-rele...item2ec019388f both connectors seal as soon as they are uncoupled, so no leaking fuel and no fiddling about with pliers trying to get the hose clips off the stock taps.

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