Fuel fitting recall installation note

[NortonCharlie]

When installing the new fuel fittings it is important to trim the end of the hose so you get a fresh surface for the barb to seat inside the hose and fresh rubber to compress under the clamp.   I guess the barb is a slightly different shape on the new fittings.  The hoses are plenty long.



I didn't do this when I installed mine.  At the Dragon raid Randy, from Triumph, told me it was supposed to be done.  It ddin't leak when I put them on so didn't worry.  Yesterday I smelled gas by my bike.  I pulled the side cover by my left knee.  Checked the hoses and they were dry.  I started it up and let it run for a bit and there was fuel dripping down the lower hose.  I pulled the hoses trimmed about 20mm off each hose, re-installed the fittings and now all is well.



I talked to my Triumph mechanic and he hadn't heard anything from Triumph about trimming the hoses.  So it might be worth checking

[looch]

Funny - it was clearly indicated on my service bulletin to trim the hoses. They even go as far as specifically indicating how much to trim from each hose.

[NortonCharlie]

Sounds like my service guy doesn't read notices or missed one.

[looch]

Exactly why I do my own wrenching. Nobody cares about your ride like you do.