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Offline Centex

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Nifty fuel hose clamp
« 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 to make a tank-yank a totally simple job.

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



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:
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Offline anycleavers

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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #1 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
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Offline SteveJ.

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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2011, 06:32:35 PM »
Well ain't those just spiffy. Neat idea, thanks for the inspiration.
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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2011, 07:49:47 PM »
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Offline jworth

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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline BrianM

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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #5 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. 
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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #6 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.

  • doesn't have the Luddite Seal of Approval
  • doesn't meet KISS engineering requirement (3 more connections, o-ring seal, highly proprietary parts)
  • expense is relative; you obviously don't squeak when you walk like some of us do

 ;)


(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)
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Offline BrianM

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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #7 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. 
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Re: Nifty fuel hose clamp
« Reply #8 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

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