Fuel Lines Resting on Telelever Arm

[ACsRT]

I just did my 1st 6000 Mile Service

I notice that the Fuel Lines and the RHS spark plug wire are resting on the telelever swing arm where it pivots.

 

Is this normal?

 

Thanks

Andy

[Global_Rider]

On my R1150 GS Adventure, the crossover fuel line was resting on the A arm as well, or at least very close to it.

 

I placed a 2" long piece of 3/16" x 1 1/4" closed cell foam (doesn't absorb water) on the A arm to prevent chaffing.

[GaryIF]

The same was the case on my '03 RT. Don't know if two bikes count as normal but, until someone replies to the contrary, seems like there's a pattern. I suspected mine was the result of a sloppy mechanic who did the complete brake system bleed (have to remove the fuel tank) and neglected to resecure the fuel lines away from the swing-arm pivot. Perhaps not.

 

I corrected the situation by securing the fuel lines to a plastic clip already installed on the fuel tank, just above that pivot. Easily done with one of a biker's most valuable service items -- plastic wire strap.

[ACsRT]

Thanks:

 

I added some teflon tape to the A-Arm to stop any chafing. Couldn't find anything to tie them up to other than other wires/cables.

 

Andy