RE: [ST] Fuel quick disconnect redux

["Jean Louis Doublet" <jean-louis.doublet@xxxxxxx>]

I initially re-used the clamp on the fuel line but it started leaking after
100 miles. I replaced it with a worm drive clamp and no problem. They're
cheaper and easier to remove and re-use anyway.
Jean Doublet "Chase Dawg" Sprint ST 99

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From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Blake
Sobiloff
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 5:32 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Fuel quick disconnect redux

On Friday, September 5, 2003, at 01:44  PM, Denis Liakos wrote:
> were you able to re- use the clamp on the fuel line?

I elected not to, since it appeared to me that the clamp itself was
unable to exert enough pressure on the hose to make a leak-proof
connection. I suppose I could have tried crimping the clamp some more,
but I'd rather just use a worm drive clamp that I know can exert enough
force to make a good connection. Plus, with a metal QD I don't have to
worry about applying too much force and cracking a plastic QD.
- --
Blake "Dawgbert" Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
President, Triumph Sport Riders Assoc.
San Jose, CA  (USA)
*** TSRA Western Rallye in New Mexico: Sept. 19th and 20th ***


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