So what's the best thing to do right after you get your 996? You should totally check the fluid levels.
And when you're topping up your coolant, you should certainly tip the bike up so everything's level.
However, what you shouldn't do is leave the fuel tank perched precariously while doing this.
Had to do a panic grab to keep it from falling off, but it tilted over, and managed to snap a quick-disconnect.
Here's some pictures of the damage. I'm assuming I need at least one male (fuel line side) connector. And if I buy the metal fitting off of motowheels, I'll have to buy the female too, as it says they're not compatible. Is there anything else? Will I need to cut the fuel line off, and re-crimp around the new fitting?
Fck me, I'm dumb sometimes.
Don't suppose anybody has an extra OEM fitting laying around?
Make me an offer I can't refuse..... as far as I can tell the O ring is fine. But quite honestly, if you go to all the pita of replacing the original piece, why not get the metal (chrome plated brass) unit and be done with it for good - no more breaking that one.
But quite honestly, if you go to all the pita of replacing the original piece, why not get the metal (chrome plated brass) unit and be done with it for good - no more breaking that one.
Agreed plus change the hoses at the same time as they deteriorate, when I fitted the metal pieces I had a struggle to get the hose on them and then a few months later one hose started leaking at the injector end, with the new hose the fittings went on easily - the hose is cheap enough so best to swap the lot (including new clamps) while you're at it.
$16 here, but I think they have a minimum charge.
Doesn't say about incompatibility with the female, but check again.
I have the CPC metal disconnects, which are the same make as the stock fittings. I've not actually used a plastic with a metal fitting but they look the same and physically fit together so I reckon they would be compatible?
But for what it's worth I'd recommend to just change the lot and be done with it.
I have the CPC metal disconnects, which are the same make as the stock fittings. I've not actually used a plastic with a metal fitting but they look the same and physically fit together so I reckon they would be compatible?
But for what it's worth I'd recommend to just change the lot and be done with it.
I would not do a plastic/metal combo with these disconnects. I would go for metal-female/metal-male or plastic-female/plastic-male.
1. Get the metal disconnects. They should be compatible with plastic, but go all metal. Where does the fuel go if the disconnects leak?
2. Get fuel injection hose at the automotive parts store, you want SAE J30R9 hose.
3. While at the auto parts store, get VITON o-rings. The CPC o-rings that came with my fittings were nitrile o-rings or whatever and swell in fuel. The CPC o-rings are a standard size. Typically the fuel injection o-ring assortments have the right o-rings. Keep extras in the tailsection!
4. Set coolant level when coolant is COLD!!!
If that's the dumbest thing that you've done, you've got me beat by a mile!!
While at the auto parts store, get VITON o-rings. The CPC o-rings that came with my fittings were nitrile o-rings or whatever and swell in fuel.
I had this happen. I never had to change the (black) O-rings on my old plastic fittings but after about a year with the metal fittings the (black) O-rings cut when re-fitting due to them having swollen.
I bought the green O-rings from a Ducati dealer - best keep a few spares, they don't cost much and as said any leak goes directly onto the (hot) rear cylinder right under the fuel tank and your arse.
Stupidity = Broken Quick Disconnect
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