Fuel line connector 2012 650

[kwarr]

Cheers mate, I actually had to lean the tank to the left side (as much as attached pipe would allow) - that gave me a bit more purchase.

[UK_Vstrom650]

Definitely listen for the click on installation so it doesn't leak. Might be worth running the engine to check before putting it all back together.

[kwarr]

Now that's (also) a very good idea - cheers

[mr_diver]

As a note.

If you get one of the sides to release but not the other it will not come off!
Both have to be released at the same time.

[Skyman]

Hi, can somebody assist and share experience. When tried to connect the fuel connector with the fuel pump one of the o rings broke. There are 3 of them, green, black and beige + a plastic ring. They all sit in front of the blue clips on a pipe. Don't know what I've done wrongly! These o rings are not listed as spare parts nor I could find a complete connector as a separate part. Probably all comes as a fuel hose set at around EUR 100. Any advise? Thanks.

[greywolf]

Working end clips are available. Combine them with fuel injection rated clamps and hose to handle 43psi and you can make your own. http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,6105.270.html



Use clamps like the one on the left, not the one on the right.

[Skyman]

Thanks Greywolf, in a mean time I managed to reassemble the original connector. Found one exact O ring in one box and somehow it works. But I will definitely look at your suggestion and get me those connectors. It's good to have them just in case. Cheers, thanks

[manxman1957@gmail.com]

Hello
Just a small suggestion to save your fingers, is to wrap a zip-tie around the blue bits to hold them in whilst wiggling everything else.
This has helped me a number of times, and if it gets easier over time, I have not noticed it.
Regards
Crazyhorse

Struggling like hell to disconnect the fuel line, then read this tip. Spot on, came apart like a dream - Cheers!

[Ianmc]

    A little tip I have learned is: when you pinch the two tangs together
on the fuel connector, push the whole lot further on and it will release the catches easier.