Fuel Crossover Line removal?
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Road Captain
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From: Bama
Fuel Crossover Line removal?
I am in the process of changing my bars out and I am to the point that I need to remove the fuel crosseover line. In the softail manual it says to cut one of the clamps to remove the line then put a hose with plug on the nipple on that side. Is there an easier way to do this? What about gas leaking from the other side of the with? Whats the best way to cut it and if I do what do I replace it with?
This is the only thing holding me up right now but I want to make sure I do this right and make as little mess as possible. All the help is appreciated. I think since i am breaking it down so much I will do some other stuff in the process.
Thanks for the help!
This is the only thing holding me up right now but I want to make sure I do this right and make as little mess as possible. All the help is appreciated. I think since i am breaking it down so much I will do some other stuff in the process.
Thanks for the help!
Cruiser
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From: Putnam County, NY
For the line: Take some vice grips (or if you're fancy, an actual fuel line crimper) and crimp the line close to the end so that there's minimal fuel spillage when it's removed.
For the tank connector: Get one of those plastic plugs to slip over it. Auto parts stores usually carry them. Either that, or a piece of hose that's blocked off at the end.
Crimp the line, take one side off, plug the tank nipple, then plug the line and remove the crimper.
You'll still get spillage, but not much. Do it outside so it evaporates quickly and doesn't stick up your garage.
For the tank connector: Get one of those plastic plugs to slip over it. Auto parts stores usually carry them. Either that, or a piece of hose that's blocked off at the end.
Crimp the line, take one side off, plug the tank nipple, then plug the line and remove the crimper.
You'll still get spillage, but not much. Do it outside so it evaporates quickly and doesn't stick up your garage.
+1 on the vice grips, but use two small pairs of needle nose vice grips (lowes, about 5 bucks each). Clamp the line on both ends close to the nipples, cut away the center section, and remove the tank. Once removed, hold the tank over a bucket and remove one vice grip and drain. The only fuel spilled is what is in the center section of the line, a good rag soaks that up really easy.
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Road Captain
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I tried just sliding the tank back I cant seem to get enough room to get to the wire connectors. It seems like it would be much easier to run the throttle/idle cables too with the tank off.
I will get a couple of plugs(one nipple and one tube) but I don't know what to do about the clamp I need to remove. How does it come off and am I supposed to cut it like the manual says? Do I just have to go to HD to get a new one if I cut it? Do I Need to completely drain the tank?
Sorry guys but I am really new to this but want to learn how to work on my bike. Thanks for all the help.
I will get a couple of plugs(one nipple and one tube) but I don't know what to do about the clamp I need to remove. How does it come off and am I supposed to cut it like the manual says? Do I just have to go to HD to get a new one if I cut it? Do I Need to completely drain the tank?
Sorry guys but I am really new to this but want to learn how to work on my bike. Thanks for all the help.
Don't worry bout saving the old fuel line or clips. Once the tank is off, you can just pry off the old clips. Go to your local auto parts store and pick up some 5/16" fuel line and a couple screw type fuel line clamps.
And if you use the 2 vice grip method, you won't spill very much fuel in the process?
And if you use the 2 vice grip method, you won't spill very much fuel in the process?
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Road Master
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I tried just sliding the tank back I cant seem to get enough room to get to the wire connectors. It seems like it would be much easier to run the throttle/idle cables too with the tank off.
I will get a couple of plugs(one nipple and one tube) but I don't know what to do about the clamp I need to remove. How does it come off and am I supposed to cut it like the manual says? Do I just have to go to HD to get a new one if I cut it? Do I Need to completely drain the tank?
Sorry guys but I am really new to this but want to learn how to work on my bike. Thanks for all the help.
I will get a couple of plugs(one nipple and one tube) but I don't know what to do about the clamp I need to remove. How does it come off and am I supposed to cut it like the manual says? Do I just have to go to HD to get a new one if I cut it? Do I Need to completely drain the tank?
Sorry guys but I am really new to this but want to learn how to work on my bike. Thanks for all the help.
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Road Master
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From: Dover, DE
I gotta believe there are a couple of engineers at HD laughing their a$$es off at us when we try to take that thing off...as the other said use the vise grips it's about the best way to do it without gas going everywhere. My first time was a learning experience. That has to be the worst design I've ever seen. I know a few guys over in the touring section have put a quick disconnect on it...I don't plan on taking my tank off that often to need to do that.
