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Old 08-21-2016, 08:41 PM
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So my 2011 roadking is leaking gas out of the quick connect. If I disconnect it it doesn't leak. If I push on it it doesn't leak until I let go. If I pull down on it it just runs out until I push up on it.

Is there orings up in there I can replace or do I need to replace the whole thing? My dealer isn't open till Tuesday to get parts.

Sorry if this is on the site somewhere but I'm on my phone and it won't let me search the forum. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
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When my wife's 06 started doing this I replaced the connector with attached fuel line in the tank and I replaced the fuel line that goes to the fuel rail on the throttle body for good measure.
 
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Originally Posted by cjgray
So my 2011 roadking is leaking gas out of the quick connect. If I disconnect it it doesn't leak. If I push on it it doesn't leak until I let go. If I pull down on it it just runs out until I push up on it.

Is there orings up in there I can replace or do I need to replace the whole thing? My dealer isn't open till Tuesday to get parts.

Sorry if this is on the site somewhere but I'm on my phone and it won't let me search the forum. Thanks in advance for the help.
Yes there is an O ring up in the connector.If I remember correctly its the same size as your oil o ring on your drain plug.
 

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I dont think its the same size as the drain, its smaller and thicker. I tried to buy one at the dealer for a bike I was working on and they told me its not sold separately, you have to buy the line and fitting.
 
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Old 08-22-2016, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
I dont think its the same size as the drain, its smaller and thicker. I tried to buy one at the dealer for a bike I was working on and they told me its not sold separately, you have to buy the line and fitting.
If that's true, you can buy an assortment of Viton O rings for far less than the line and fitting, but IIRC it is indeed the same size as the drain plug.
 
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Im not sure what you mean by IIRC? I understand about finding an O-ring, I forget if viton is compatible with gasoline though.
 
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I personally havent tried one but there are several treads saying to use a #41 o-ring.
 
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Originally Posted by bagman1
Im not sure what you mean by IIRC?
IIRC = If I recall correctly
 
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I have spare drain plug O rings, I'll compare them when I get home and post up
 
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I have spare drain plug O rings, I'll compare them when I get home and post up
I put an oil plug "O" ring on mine about 60,000 miles ago when it leaked. Haven't had problem since.
 


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