is there a trick to getting these damned things off?
I got the clamps off and started pulling but they wouldn't come.
Theres a pinhole in one of them, gas would squirt out when I pulled on it
Probably should get the replaced
Oh, and should my chain be resting on the center stand
been about 2000km's since the dealer ajusted it
maybe the c stands to high (should there be a stopper thing on the exshaut mount? mine just hits it)
thank ya
Quoteis there a trick to getting these damned things off?
I got the clamps off and started pulling but they wouldn't come.
Try prying them out pushing on the tip with a flat head screwdriver. Make sure you dont scracth the brass hoses of the petcock. If you pull you strech the hoses just making harder to get them out.
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Theres a pinhole in one of them, gas would squirt out when I pulled on it
Probably should get the replaced
Without "probably".
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Oh, and should my chain be resting on the center stand
No, very wrong.
Quotebeen about 2000km's since the dealer ajusted it
maybe the c stands to high (should there be a stopper thing on the exshaut mount? mine just hits it)
There is a rubber stop mounted on the bracket just before the silencer.
Here is a picture. Ignore the fact that here is not touching it, I have the V&H stop in place.
(http://www.stat.unc.edu/students/trovero/photos/bike/stand1.jpg)
If these are the hoses going into the tank petcock, I have the same problem w/ my RES line. Every time I pull the tank, I have to wrestle w/ that one for a few minutes. In fact, just today when removing the hose, it pulled the brass nozzle out of the petcock w/ it. I've also got a small tear in the hose, no doubt from having to pull and twist it so much. I just used some rubber adhesive to patch it for now.
To make it easier to get the hoses off, you could try pouring a tiny bit of fuel inside the end. Gas on the rubber is slippery and will lubricate it. But, be careful, cause you don't want to get dirt into the lines.
I agree with Chimivee - The fuel lines are the biggest pain when it comes to working on these bikes.
I've found that sometimes forcing the fuel line on further breaks the age seal created by the rubber getting hard.
Pushing the line on the fitting causes it to increase in diameter where pulling it causes it to reduce and accually tightens around the fitting.
Press it up as far as you can and try turning it on the fitting. Then do what Miket suggests by using a flat blade to get the very end of the hose to move and this will help in breaking the seal.
If you get leaks in the hose, and it hasn't been cut yet there is a little lea-way. You can cut off the hose right at the leak if it's very close to the end.
Paul
I've always thought it silly, when I read the shop manual and it states to replace the hoses...I haven't had any problems, but if the bike is stored outside and the hoses are exposed to direct sunlight for awhile, the hoses tend to deteriorate quicker and hang up more. I'm going to be good and replace my hoses the first time I start having problems like that. Good info, guys.
Believe it or not, but rubbers biggest enemy is smog and polution and not so much sun or weather. Chemicals in the air speed up the rotting process more than the others.
I had a hard time finding the right size fuel line. The wall is too thick to let both hoses fit up on the tank petcock.
I found some clear hose from my local shop. I guess it more for dirt bikes but fits perfect. Being that it's clear (dosen't look as good) it easy to see your fuel and with a clear filter it takes out the guess work on fuel flow.
Paul
I just cut mine right on the end of the barb then slit the leftover that was on the barb to get it off, the line is just about 1/2" shorter is all..saves time and if you remove the tank often after that they wont seize up on there like they were.