Fuel Line QD leaking.

[jad]

Hey all, I have a Quick disconnect that seems to be leaking a little bit.  It's causing a small patch of fuel to make dripping stain under her when I stop riding.

Is there an inherent problem with these QD's?  I don't want to have to take it out, I do have the extra Oring that came with it but at only a couple of years old, I hope that the original would still be OK.

Questions? Comments?  I appreciate all

Thanks Guys.

[Sourdough]

I've had one on my standard for 3 yrs... no leaking problems. Could you
maybe have pinched the O ring snapping them together ?? I would try a new
O ring and see if that solves the problem. If that fixes it contact Redline for a new one. Also maybe a loose clamp ??

[John U.]

Put a bit of silicone grease on the O-ring to help it slide into the connector.

[jad]

Thanks,

I guess I'll try the silicone first and then change out the ring.  I just hope that the ring with silicone will last a bit longer, it's too good of an item/idea to only be good for 2 years.  It's not an issue to lube it it up on occasion with other maint. stuff.

Thanks again,
John

[9Ball]

I've seen the ads on ebay and always wondered how sturdy these QDs are.  Automotive-type connectors I've seen in the hotrod magazines and parts websites are usually metal and appear to be more stout...the plastic just doesn't seem as durable, but without actually handling and inspecting in person it's just something I would worry about.  I have bought a bunch of redeyetech's stuff over the past few years and I have faith that his parts are of high quality.  It's just something about a "weak link" involving gas and a hot engine that concerns me.  Fewer points of failure might be worth the extra aggravation when removing the fuel tank, especially since it isn't required very often.

Some of the fuel additives (Seafoam, Techron) in large doses might affect both the plastic and the seals even if they are gas resistant.  It would probably be a good idea to have some spare o-rings on the bike when you travel just in case.

Thanks for the info....definitely something to think about if you have one of these installed or are considering buying.

[R J]

Damn, how much activity do you have with that QD?

Sounds like you almost take it apart daily.

I'm not at the shop, so i can't ask my son what he uses on new QD's.  Ya don't want to insert the connector dry, is what I have heard or been told.    Too old to remember that part.

I know the son has something, seems like it is Vicks, he puts a dab on his finger and makes a circle on the connector to get the grease, (for a lack of a better word) on the connector before insertion the 1st time.   He has his  fuel manifold off and on his Mustang so many times I've accused him of having a zipper on it.

[jad]

OK, I found the problem!  Well two of them, first issue was a loose hose clamp.  I know what I'm about to hear about checking things like that...  I'll make sure to check these things more often.  It's just that this bike has been so dang good that I guess I just got lazy lately.

Now, the second and most important issue is... now before I say this, I want to say that I did in fact lube the QD when I installed it, and it's been great having it in there.  Now the problem was a torn O ring, not a clean tear but a tear as if I've snagged it with something.  I can't for the life of me figure out what I did but from what I know of my using it so much, I'm sure it's my fault.  I replaced with the spare ring and life is good again.

I still have every faith in these items and there doesn't seem to be any problem with the plastic or the rings.  In the future I'll be sure to lube it each time I take it apart.  Does "Duh" fit in here somewhere?
I hate taking the tank off and this thing really helps alot.  I just need to get a couple more rings in case I jack it up again.

 I'm sorry that this subject took up so much space for such a small item.

Thanks all,
John

[BonS]

I have several RedEye products and am happy with them. On the other hand I tried the QD and quickly had issues with it. I tore two o-rings rather quickly and the check valve and spring popped out of mine on another occasion. RedEye was quick to replace the part but I was hesitant to put it back in. I went back to straight gas line tubing and have felt more confident ever since.