fuel quick release fittings

rick800s2r · 22-02-2021, 05:37 PM

Having trouble depressing the tabs to release these from tank. I know they can break but wondered if anyone had tried a pair of angled pliers to do the job. Big hands, little space!

350TSS · 22-02-2021, 06:25 PM

If you are breaking the fuel lines then I suspect you are removing the tank, so I think I would remove the rear tank mount and put a block of wood under it to give you room to get your fingers in. If the line breaks are plastic then I would try to avoid using pliers as the connrctors are not terribly robust

22-02-2021, 05:37 PM	#1
rick800s2r Registered User Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Southampton Bike: S2r Posts: 9	fuel quick release fittings Having trouble depressing the tabs to release these from tank. I know they can break but wondered if anyone had tried a pair of angled pliers to do the job. Big hands, little space!

22-02-2021, 06:25 PM	#2
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	If you are breaking the fuel lines then I suspect you are removing the tank, so I think I would remove the rear tank mount and put a block of wood under it to give you room to get your fingers in. If the line breaks are plastic then I would try to avoid using pliers as the connrctors are not terribly robust