I get the feeling it's the o-ring on each fitting. Does anyone have any experience with this problem? Thank you.
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Did it on a buddy's '04 RG.
Had to buy a multi-pack of o-rings to find the right size, but it saved him lots of money.
Very tedious job.
Have patience, time...and a cold beer if you decide to try it.
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Don't discount recalls because of the year. I just recently found one for my bike that was released in 99, and it is being honored by the MOCO. I am still waiting for the call from the local stealer. He supposedly ordered the part and said two weeks ago that they should recieve it in about 10 days. Yeh, that was TWO weeks ago. Time to call them again I reckon...
DAMN! I just checked when I called the stealer, and it was actually a full month ago now! Damn the stealers! LOL!!!
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Paul, I'd guess the o-rings need to be changed. But...
Don't discount recalls because of the year. I just recently found one for my bike that was released in 99, and it is being honored by the MOCO. I am still waiting for the call from the local stealer. He supposedly ordered the part and said two weeks ago that they should recieve it in about 10 days. Yeh, that was TWO weeks ago. Time to call them again I reckon...
DAMN! I just checked when I called the stealer, and it was actually a full month ago now! Damn the stealers! LOL!!!
Check for recalls here by entering your VIN...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...bmLocale=en_US
Don't discount recalls because of the year. I just recently found one for my bike that was released in 99, and it is being honored by the MOCO. I am still waiting for the call from the local stealer. He supposedly ordered the part and said two weeks ago that they should recieve it in about 10 days. Yeh, that was TWO weeks ago. Time to call them again I reckon...
DAMN! I just checked when I called the stealer, and it was actually a full month ago now! Damn the stealers! LOL!!!
Check for recalls here by entering your VIN...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...bmLocale=en_US
I'm thinking o-rings too. I'll order some and swap 'em out. The o-ring is only .45, but the entire fitting is almost $180.00. Both the supply and intake have a leak. It would be strange if both fittings failed at the same time. I'm more likely to believe the o-ring material has deteriorated at the same time.
Thanks everyone for the replies. This forum is such a great resource for information/advice.
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Picked up the o-rings this afternoon. I was told that this probably isn't the problem, but I'll test out a $1.00 part before I test out a $175.00 part any day. Thanks for all the previous advice. I'll let you know what happens.
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right?So those fittings are just the supply and return?
I would certainly explore any kind of rebuild opportunity for them before buying new!
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OK unless i am wrong and I missed something when i completed this repair on my M & M bike.(1998 road king)
Those nut/screw part of that hose comes separated from hose in the HD BOX..Once purchased you have to snap them together..it is one way..no way to separate..there is an o-ring that you can not see once they are put together..no way that i know of to access that o-ring once built..they updated the part numbers and now are very very very expensive now $180 each...was only just expensive before update at about $75 each...you can look online for old numbers (not likely to find) or try J and P cycle they have a metal replacement set-up at a good price.
Those nut/screw part of that hose comes separated from hose in the HD BOX..Once purchased you have to snap them together..it is one way..no way to separate..there is an o-ring that you can not see once they are put together..no way that i know of to access that o-ring once built..they updated the part numbers and now are very very very expensive now $180 each...was only just expensive before update at about $75 each...you can look online for old numbers (not likely to find) or try J and P cycle they have a metal replacement set-up at a good price.
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OK unless i am wrong and I missed something when i completed this repair on my M & M bike.(1998 road king)
Those nut/screw part of that hose comes separated from hose in the HD BOX..Once purchased you have to snap them together..it is one way..no way to separate..there is an o-ring that you can not see once they are put together..no way that i know of to access that o-ring once built..they updated the part numbers and now are very very very expensive now $180 each...was only just expensive before update at about $75 each...you can look online for old numbers (not likely to find) or try J and P cycle they have a metal replacement set-up at a good price.
Those nut/screw part of that hose comes separated from hose in the HD BOX..Once purchased you have to snap them together..it is one way..no way to separate..there is an o-ring that you can not see once they are put together..no way that i know of to access that o-ring once built..they updated the part numbers and now are very very very expensive now $180 each...was only just expensive before update at about $75 each...you can look online for old numbers (not likely to find) or try J and P cycle they have a metal replacement set-up at a good price.
with the braided cover..make sure you have the cheap tool to remove the c-clip at the throttle body that holds the hose..that little clip will fly and vanish..it is very inexpensive about $1 or $2
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/400-630