F650GS Dakar Fuel line issue

[Bob Palin]

Trying to get Janet's F650 back on the road and it has a fuel leak from the line that (I assume) is going into the injector body/housing. It's the lower one in this picture that comes from the fuel filter.

 

Here's a picture - the question is about the clamp, is it a special part? Can it be replaced with a regular fuel line clamp - looks like the other one has been at some point. Anything special about the fuel line? It has a partial wrap around it where it runs along the frame.

 

[mnTwin]

Bob,

 

It's an Oetiker clamp. You can remove it with a diagonal cutter, which will render it unusable. Needs a special tool to crimp it when installing.

 

For examples, see:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aoetiker%20clamp

 

Someone else will have to answer about using a 'regular' clamp in its place.

 

The wrap is probably to prevent chafing.

[smiller]

You can use a standard FI clamp, which look like these (not the worm-drive clamp in the picture, which is not really correct for high-pressure applications.) The FI clamps are available at any auto parts store, but be sure to get the exactly correct size for your fuel line as fudging with a clamp that is too large or too small can cause leaks.

[Bob Palin]

Thanks, I thought it was an Oetiker, but it almost looks as though there is a collar under it that the fuel line goes inside, never seen anything like that but wondering. I replaced all the Oetikers on my RT with high pressure fuel clamps.

 

Edit: I think it's just the inner band that I'm seeing rather than a collar.

[Firefight911]

Yup, your answer is above. No problem to replace as long as it's a pressure capable clamp as stated.

 

Go Janet Go!

[eddd]

I have both types of clamps and the crimping tool. How soon do you need it?

[eddd]

Don't forget any replacement fuel line needs to be rated for fuel injection.

[BeniciaRT_GT]

Yep, Fuel injection clamp and maybe some soap and water!!!

[Bob Palin]

and maybe some soap and water!!!

 

You can tell Janet that when you see her...

[Bullett]

and maybe some soap and water!!!

 

You can tell Janet that when you see her...