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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Centex on August 24, 2011, 09:30:56 PM

Title: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: Centex on August 24, 2011, 09:30:56 PM
$3.00 at the local Fastenal store, Google "Ideal 6B004V" for more sellers and colors.

A pack of 4 hose clamps, 2 each of 2 sizes, with a key for tool-less tighten/loosen.  The key is a tight fit on the square drive shaft but can be removed if you'e worried about tampering.  I'm using a dab of RTV to ensure it is always there on mine.

I thought it was a nifty addition with the Bergman Tank Quick Release (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_94&products_id=101) to make a tank-yank a totally simple job.

But then, I'm told I'm easily amused  ;D

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z419/mypicnow/Misc%20MC%20Stuff/smallclamps.jpg)

OOOPs, I run a Pingel petcock so I don't have a vacuum line to mess with ... fuel is the only hose on the tank with a clamp.   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: anycleavers on August 25, 2011, 04:45:16 PM
Nice. I really dislike the little stock 'wire' clamps. What a PITA! I gonna have to get some of these, already did the quick release. Thanks
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: SteveJ. on August 25, 2011, 06:32:35 PM
Well ain't those just spiffy. Neat idea, thanks for the inspiration.
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: stevewfl on August 25, 2011, 07:49:47 PM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: jworth on August 25, 2011, 07:53:08 PM
It may be worth noting that the wire type that come on the bike are designed to retain tension even as the hose yields to the pressure of the clamp.
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: BrianM on August 25, 2011, 08:03:26 PM
If you want a quick disconnect, why not buy one?

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Iy9OvkpXL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

It's not like they're expensive or hard to come by. 
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: Centex on August 26, 2011, 11:04:19 AM
Quote from: BrianM on August 25, 2011, 08:03:26 PM
If you want a quick disconnect, why not buy one?  It's not like they're expensive or hard to come by.


 ;)


(kidding aside, on another bike I've used a quick-connect similar to that shown by Brian, they are quick and they work great but they introduce a length of 'rigid bulk' in the fuel line that can require innovative re-routing depending on the application)
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: BrianM on August 26, 2011, 01:17:03 PM
lol, well putting a clamp that Requires a special "key" kinda fails KISS too.   ;)  And I squeak (only paid $1000 for my C10), which is why I reuse the OEM clamps....  just carry a leatherman with me to pull off and push on.  Mind you, I didn't spend coin (and WON'T) on any sort of "quick tank removal" kit...  never found a situation when I didn't have time to pull 2 10mm bolts that hold the tank on...  not one of those "need to get there FAST" places.   So I'll see your squeak, and raise you one more Mr Moneybags.

 8)

I do think the clamps are neat, even stopped and glanced at some today in an auto-parts store.  They were lots more expensive, almost $5 for a thing of 4, under a different name too. 
Title: Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
Post by: Centex on August 26, 2011, 04:47:25 PM
 :rotflmao:

Fair 'nuff, Brian, I'll not raise or call, the pot is yours   :hail:



As for folks selling drilled bolts and cotter pins, I'll keep posting the links to tho$e, it helps me sleep after I DIY their 'intellectual property' with my shop scraps

::)