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HastingsLew
east sussex,
United Kingdom

Posts: 6
Thunderbird (10->)

18 Jan 2012 22:08

On my Thunderbird 1600 ,when the tank is removed during maintenance the quick release fuel pipe coupling has to be opened.

It has now started leaking fuel all over the top of the engine.

I know other models have had this problem but has anyone else had it on a Thunderbird?

I have ordered a new fuel line , £129 but wonder if it might become a recall issue as the coupling has gone all floppy.

How many times should a quick release coupling be capable of being opened and closed before it starts to leak?

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~EARL~
gods country wales,
United Kingdom

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Speed Triple 1050

18 Jan 2012 22:40

usually the o'ring mate

Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom

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18 Jan 2012 22:59

The coupling shouldn't be at all floppy

Tim - the newer bikes have completely different couplings that are a lot harder to catch the o-rings on.

~EARL~
gods country wales,
United Kingdom

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Speed Triple 1050

18 Jan 2012 23:00

Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom

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18 Jan 2012 23:06

IIRC the connector on your bike is a single large connector onto a metal pipe under the tank

j p
ma,,
USA

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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)

05 Jul 2012 15:24

Isn't it still under warrantee ??
Why is it that Triumph Can't get a simple fuel conection right!!!!
They charge premium prices for CRAP made in Thailand

Nice n Fat
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom

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Bonneville (01-08)

05 Jul 2012 15:32

HastingsLew:
On my Thunderbird 1600 ,when the tank is removed during maintenance the quick release fuel pipe coupling has to be opened.

It has now started leaking fuel all over the top of the engine.

I know other models have had this problem but has anyone else had it on a Thunderbird?

I have ordered a new fuel line , £129 but wonder if it might become a recall issue as the coupling has gone all floppy.

How many times should a quick release coupling be capable of being opened and closed before it starts to leak?

Speak to your dealer about a warranty or goodwill claim :thumbup:

isthisplaceforreal
london,
United Kingdom

Posts: 1
Thunderbird (10->)

19 Jul 2012 16:46

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