[Donsy]

Part 1
Okay, I know this has been round the block a few times but as I still get quite a few e-mail's and PM's about the subject I thought I'd better have a go at doing a bit of a foto session.

Question 1. How do I go about
a. Replacing the plastic fuel fittings with the metal fittings if my fuel lines are also damaged etc.
b. How do you replace the plastic fittings on the fuel pump plate with metal one's - only if you want - I wanted to.
Question 2. How do I prevent the big o-ring from getting cut every time I remove and re-install my fuel pump.( BTW, the Fuel pump is a Airtex E8335, and is readily availible on eBay)
Question 3. How do you get by struggling with those short fuel lines in the tank.

I will take photo's and add them as I go along, I have the tank and everything spare, so if there are any bit's you would like to see, then ask and I will take more pic's and post them as we go along.

The reason for this is, my fuel fittings never broke, but the first time I took my tank off after a really small 80kph low-side, I saw those fittings and they scared me, then I had to take the tank apart as one of the fuel lines popped in the tank and upon re-assembly I pinched the big o-ring. So here goes.

Please feel free to ask questions or add comments or opinions, this is after all were we are supposed to learn things, I did, and still do.
Add a bit of common sence to my findings and read the manual before attempting any work on your bike, please.

[john]

Good thread

[Donsy]

In this episode we discuss the tools required. You need a few basic things like screwdrivers and pliers, but also...
a. 5mm thread tap.
b. Loctite 577 thread sealer.
c. 19mm Socket and Ratchet
d. Click-R pliers - sold by site sponsors Gutsy Performance.
e. Various Double Ear Clamps, size 16-18 and 12-13, as well as/or some s/s screw hose clamps. Your choice.
f. A 3/8 NTP threaded blank plug.
g. Some stainless steel cable ties and crimping tool to suit.
h. Metal Putty or Paste to suit.
i. The two metal fittings for the fuel tank as sold by CAG.
j. The two 90deg metal fuel fittings as sold by site sponsors near you : ).
k. Fuel hose to suit either barbs size, or play safe and just get 3/8, as it will do both the bigger and the smaller fittings.

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It might be worth a mention that once the three special nuts are removed that secure the fuel pump assembly it is easily then removed using 6mm Allen screws screwed equally bit by bit into the 3 threaded holes located on the outer part of the casting, this will ease it out nice and squarely.

A smear of silicone grease on the large 'O' ring that seals the pump assembly will help things along no end when replacing it too.

[Donsy]

FUEL LINES
First we will tackle the fuel lines using new fittings on the tank side and new 3/8 - 9.5mm hose. I will not tackle the replacement of these fittings using the OEM hose as another excellent thread already handled this.
Said gentlemen might want to add his link here too.

I used 3/8 hose as I had previously bought the metal 90deg fitting from both CAG and DesignCorse, I believe a fitting is available with a 5/16 barb now as well, in which case I would recommend getting 5/16 hose as this is then the same size as the fitting (John Guest) on the fuel rail side.
Be careful removing the OEM hose from the JG fitting so as not to damage the o-ring around the fitting.
I make the hoses a bit longer than OEM just to make it easier to work on the bike with the tank just suspended above the bike. +/- 80mm each side.
Next you can fit you hose to both fittings and do up your clamps - whether you choose to use "Double Eared" clamps as I have on the one side or a good quality hose clamp as I have done on the other side is purely your decision to make.
DONE - Easy as that.
Quation, when buying fittings coming from other than site sponsors, you are on your own .

[Donsy]

Originally Posted by adecritten

It might be worth a mention that once the three special nuts are removed that secure the fuel pump assembly it is easily then removed using 6mm Allen screws screwed equally bit by bit into the 3 threaded holes located on the outer part of the casting, this will ease it out nice and squarely.

A smear of silicone grease on the large 'O' ring that seals the pump assembly will help things along no end when replacing it too.

Now if anybody has some of those nuts, and don't want them, I do .
Jokes aside, well worth mentioning Ade, not many people are aware of this extraction method, as I had seen a mechanic get a screwdriver in to take the pump out from my Brutale. I will get to the silicon grease next ; ).

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FUEL PUMP SEAT - "o-ring trap".
As many of you are aware, replacing the fuel pump plate after a service etc. we more often than not, end up getting the big green o-ring pinched in this little ridge between the tank and the welded on base. This then ends up with fuel all over your bike and you have to strip it again.
Following on from a idea first introduced to me by Noel, I took the time to use a bit of sandpaper and clean that groove out.
I then bought some metal putty from the local hardware/tool and auto shop. Holy crap there is enough variants around, I will let you pick your own okay.
Be aware though that the actual filler does not sit in fuel, as the o-ring goes past this point, so don't panic on me yet.
I used a good filler with high temp rating and good for steel, as many of these fillers are more based toward alloy's.
Once dried I just hand sanded it back to be as gentle a "edge" as possible and then really smooth paper to finish it of.
Add some silicon grease to the tank and o-ring when you fit the base plate.
Then use a torch, not matches, and if you look down into your fuel tank, you will see the o-ring in one piece hopefully.

[Donsy]

Metal Quick connect fittings on fuel pump mounting plate.
Well maybe this section should have been done as part 2, but awh well, here goes.

If you want to replace the plastic fittings in your fuel pump mounting plate then here goes.
First buy some new metal one's from CAG, or ask the site sponsors close to you....
Second, remove the old fittings using a liberal amount of force, I have re-moved six so far in my short MV life, and only one unscrewed. This is because the sealer they use needs to be heated quite a bit B4 in will release and you can unscrew them.
Just break them and pick the pieces out with something sharp : (.

Next part is easy but delicate, first make sure you have a suitable thread sealer.
Then .... carefully push the little activating pin on the fitting, inwards with your nail or a small screw driver - CAREFULL - then slide the catch all the way off the fitting making sure you catch the little activation pin and spring in the process. Once the catch comes out all the way there will be another spring to catch - I'll just call it the slide spring.

Now add your sealant to the fitting, make sure you have a 19mm socket or something suitable to use, and screw it nice and tight into the base plate. BUT ... and this is good advice... make sure you stop with the fitting in a position where you have enough room to put the slide the catch back into the fitting from the side.
So THINK it through B4 you start, always remember you can go a bit further on a taper thread but the sealer does not like it when you go backwards.
Once you've done that, add the little activation spring and pin, then the slide spring followed by the catch, test it, and you are done.
Done

[Donsy]

Re-moving Carbon canister in tank, and simplifying fuel pump base plate removal.
I need some input from the US and UK/EU guys on this one, show me what you have.

[Donsy]

Thanks guy's, great input.
Okay, it is obvious that a few guys here have done this modification but because there is basically two systems in use around the world, some are a bit wary to comment. In the US there is the addition of the Carbon emission's canister, is this used in the EU and the UK too?
Here in Australia we did not use this on my bike (06 1000R) but maybe on some of the newer models? If anybody has the answers to my questions please feel free to PM me.
I will add a few pictures from the manuals and throw some comments out there.
I did the modification of the overflow lines to my system for the simple reason that it makes for less pipes hanging around underneath my tank, and it makes taking the fuel pump out easier.
I believe removing the emissions system is widely done in the US with special kit's for sale on e-bay.
What are the benefits to this second modification, I would like to know? Other than it failing quite often, and of coarse the added fuel capacity ? I believe improved fueling and performance is also a big plus?
Let us know what you experienced.