Road King Classic Fuel Crossover Upgrade
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Road King Classic Fuel Crossover Upgrade
Just removed my tank for the first time and it was a bit of a task. I want to replace the crossover with a disconnect. Looking at the Goodridge with quick disconnect. It says its a 1/4 inch hose. My stock hose is 5/16. Will the 1/4 inch work??
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Sorry if this is the wrong forum. 1st post
Thanks
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
if you plan on removing the tank often, I suppose.
I remove tanks this way:
1 short piece of fuel line 5/16" - with a bolt in one end as a plug
1 5/16" bolt...about 1" long
remove crossover hose clamp on rt side of tank
pull the hose off the nipple and put finger over the ends of hose and nipple
put bolt in hose to plug it
put short piece of hose with bolt in it over the nipple.
you can use clamps if going to be awhile.
mike
I remove tanks this way:
1 short piece of fuel line 5/16" - with a bolt in one end as a plug
1 5/16" bolt...about 1" long
remove crossover hose clamp on rt side of tank
pull the hose off the nipple and put finger over the ends of hose and nipple
put bolt in hose to plug it
put short piece of hose with bolt in it over the nipple.
you can use clamps if going to be awhile.
mike
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From: Fort Worth
I don't think so. 1/4" is quite a bit smaller than 5/16" and I don't know if you would be able to get that on. Plus, I would think you would be over stretching the hose and that could lead to a gas leak if the hose cracks or tears. Why not find one that is 5/16"?
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Harley offers a crossover replacement hose, braided stainless with compression fitting for about $35 if I recall correctly. You can reorder the rubber pieces if needed. I installed one after removing the tank. Easy off and on now. Found this on fleabay, this is the correct size and looks like the Harley piece. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Br...-/281180603726
Last edited by just plain john; Mar 23, 2014 at 02:33 PM.
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From: StL, MO. USA
That Goodridge piece looks slick.
Double the price of the Harley crossover line seem reasonable considering it has the fuel cutoff. I'd do it.
Shame it doesn't have the compression style tank connects like the H-D line does.
Double the price of the Harley crossover line seem reasonable considering it has the fuel cutoff. I'd do it.
Shame it doesn't have the compression style tank connects like the H-D line does.
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From: Zebulon, NC
Can get one of these....in 1/4 or 5/16...made by Motion Pro
motorcycle superstore
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...t-off-coupling
motorcycle superstore
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...t-off-coupling
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I just did the same thing when I changed the filter you need the 5/16 quick connect they have it I bought one just search for 5/16 goodridge
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I did this a couple years ago. Purchased one of each below and it works like a champ.
http://quickcouplings.net/osc/produc...d4fe9b6aae6d55
http://quickcouplings.net/osc/produc...d4fe9b6aae6d55
http://quickcouplings.net/osc/produc...d4fe9b6aae6d55
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From: Iowa
Thanks Everyone. I thought the 1/4 would be too small...just wasn't seeing any of the goodridge in 5/16. Just got done ordering a chunk of braided hose and compression fittings from Spectre and a quick disconnect to add to the middle... a little cheaper than the goodridge with a little elbow grease thrown in.
Last edited by abingham; Mar 24, 2014 at 11:21 AM. Reason: grammar
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