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Re: [ST] 99 ST



Steve,Chris,  
Mine were finally replaced at about 36,000 miles, were still fine,  and the tank had been off and on several times, by the shop and by me.  I think some of the trouble may have been poor routing of the fuel lines when replacing the tank which subjected the connectors to a constant stress.
Dave Bardell
01 ST
MillerSTown,PA

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Harwood [mailto:Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 12/9/2005 11:38:36 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] 99 ST

> Steve
> 
> I don't believe any have been reported to have failed in use.  It's
> when they're being engaged/disengaged that they cannot take the
> stresses.
> 
> http://www.broadcastcsl.co.uk/Bikes/Sprint%20RS%20Fuel%20Connector%20labelled.JPG
> 
> if you want to see it.
> 
> I was reconnecting it and applying a gentle circular motion with my
> forefinger pressing in the centre.  It may have been the pull of the
> fuel pipe that triggered it.
> 
> Chris Harwood
> 00 RS
> 
> >>> slawler@xxxxxxxxxxx 09/12/2005 16:05:00 >>>
> In a previous email, Neil Lindsey wrote:
> 
> > Sorry, but the fuel connector recall applied to ALL 955 Sprints (ST
> and
> > RS) from 1999 to 2004 inclusive (and quite a few other models too).
> > 
> > Check here to verify --->    http://tinyurl.com/83oph 
> 
> I didn't know that. The "Blue Devil I" met an untimely death at the 
> hands of a left turning Volvo about two years before the recall was 
> initiated. It had the original connectors and lasted 12,000 miles and 
> two days shy of two years without any problem.
> 
> -- 
> Steve Lawler
> Verona, NJ, USA
> 
> 2001 Sprint ST "Blue Devil II"
> 
> "It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with 
> potatoes."
>              -- Douglas Adams
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