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[1badbagger]

I'm in the process of swapping out my blacked out rocker covers for chrome ones. I'm also swapping out the primary, transmission, clutch, and cam covers so I have all fluids drained and exhaust removed. My next step is pulling the tank. The manual says to bleed off the fuel pressure before disconnecting it which leads me to my question. Since starting it is not an option, has anyone just rapped a rag around the quick connect and disconnected with it under pressure? The bike was last started three days ago to heat the fluids up for draining. I'm not sure how much the pressure bleeds off from just sitting??? I'm thinking I'll be ok but just want to be sure.

Thanks,

Dean

[Fired00d]

I have changed out the fuel line (from rubber to steel braided) on my '04 SEEG before and didn't have to bleed off the pressure. I did have a rag under and wrapped around to catch any fuel that did escape and from what I remember it was minimal.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[1badbagger]

I have changed out the fuel line (from rubber to steel braided) on my '04 SEEG before and didn't have to bleed off the pressure. I did have a rag under and wrapped around to catch any fuel that did escape and from what I remember it was minimal.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Thanks Firedood, that's what I needed to hear. It's coming off tonight. 

[BDMastiff]

I have changed out the fuel line (from rubber to steel braided) on my '04 SEEG before and didn't have to bleed off the pressure. I did have a rag under and wrapped around to catch any fuel that did escape and from what I remember it was minimal.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

+1

[TNCarters]

Disconnected my 2015 RGU line the other day running some wire under the tank and leakage was minimal, maybe a teaspoon of gas. The quick connect was a bit harder to push up than I expected.

[grc]

Relieving the pressure on a fuel line is a safety measure that goes back to the auto industry.  On many cars, the fuel line runs almost the entire length of the vehicle, and the pump is in the fuel tank, so there is a lot of fuel under pressure.  On a Harley, the pump is in the fuel tank but the line is very short and thus contains much less fuel.  I've done it both ways on my Harley, pulling the fuel pump fuse and cranking the bike over OR just wrapping the quick release fitting with a rag and popping it loose.  If you use a rag and protect your eyes, just releasing the fitting works fine as long as you've followed all the other safety steps like making sure there are no ignition sources.  And yes, while it's under pressure it does take a little more effort to release the fitting.

Jerry

[1badbagger]

Relieving the pressure on a fuel line is a safety measure that goes back to the auto industry.  On many cars, the fuel line runs almost the entire length of the vehicle, and the pump is in the fuel tank, so there is a lot of fuel under pressure.  On a Harley, the pump is in the fuel tank but the line is very short and thus contains much less fuel.  I've done it both ways on my Harley, pulling the fuel pump fuse and cranking the bike over OR just wrapping the quick release fitting with a rag and popping it loose.  If you use a rag and protect your eyes, just releasing the fitting works fine as long as you've followed all the other safety steps like making sure there are no ignition sources.  And yes, while it's under pressure it does take a little more effort to release the fitting.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry, I have the 40 amp main fuse pulled. Makes sense with the short fuel line...very helpful information

[1badbagger]

Took the tank off last night with no issues. I was lucky if I had two drops of gas come out. Easy peasy...thanks guys.