Fuel connector leak
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Road Warrior
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Fuel connector leak
Hi,
I did search for this, but all I found were threads pertaining to older bikes, I don't know if I'm in the same boat or not. I removed the tank from my 2011 FLHTK to run some wiring under the tank. When I reinstalled the tank and connected the fuel line, I now have a fuel leak.
The parts fiche is no help, can anyone tell me for sure if there is an o-ring on the male fuel line fitting that slides into the quick disconnect on the tank? There's a notch around the fitting like an o-ring might go in there. I didn't notice when I removed it.
If no o-ring, I suspect the problem may be in the female quick disconnect valve. Are these serviceable, or do I just need to buy a new one from the dealer?
Thanks,
I did search for this, but all I found were threads pertaining to older bikes, I don't know if I'm in the same boat or not. I removed the tank from my 2011 FLHTK to run some wiring under the tank. When I reinstalled the tank and connected the fuel line, I now have a fuel leak.
The parts fiche is no help, can anyone tell me for sure if there is an o-ring on the male fuel line fitting that slides into the quick disconnect on the tank? There's a notch around the fitting like an o-ring might go in there. I didn't notice when I removed it.
If no o-ring, I suspect the problem may be in the female quick disconnect valve. Are these serviceable, or do I just need to buy a new one from the dealer?
Thanks,
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There is a smaller o-ring in the female fitting that goes bad. or in your case maybe it popped out... there was a pic on this forum of the o-ring in question, but I can't find that thread...
Pay attention to post #4 in this thread, it may help......
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ignit...2-softail.html
Good luck...
Pay attention to post #4 in this thread, it may help......
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ignit...2-softail.html
Good luck...
Road Warrior
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From: Meridian, Idaho
Here is an old post that might help you as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l-fitting.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l-fitting.html
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Here is an old post that might help you as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l-fitting.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l-fitting.html
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Road Warrior
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male end rebuild kit
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After that trip I bought the fuel tool and keep it on the bike while on trips. Probably never use it.
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Road Warrior
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Not sure how close you are to Flagstaff, but a buddy of mine broke down last year on the rally ride with a fuel leak. There was a shop just east of the dealer there by the airport shops that fixed it for him and sells the parts to replace the orings. HD wont sell parts, they only sell the entire line in the tank.
After that trip I bought the fuel tool and keep it on the bike while on trips. Probably never use it.
After that trip I bought the fuel tool and keep it on the bike while on trips. Probably never use it.