HOW TO: Fix quick disconnect fuel line leak iron 883 sportster

[@SuperPunisher33]

Hey brother, this video was of so much help. I thank you for this. I went to O'Reilly's and bought the brown Viton o-rings that are for fuel and that stopped the leak. Sure enough Harley wanted $70 dollars for a check valve but you saved the day thanks.

[@motorhead883_8]

West S thank you!! It really means a lot that i could help you out! Mine has been on there since i made the video without any issues.

[@legioneretrangere6597]

Please tell me the dimensions of these o-rings

[@Kdeansupreme1]

Thank you sir. Mine wasn’t leaking but when I remove the tank just the line to the injectors would weep a little, and that o ring was looking cut up.. I purchased the Vinton O ring set from Harbor Freight $10,, dug out the old o ring in my fuel line and used A009 o ring. So far so good.

[@batcountrybikes8498]

Hey Squid! (I'm also former Navy), I've been refurbishing old bikes in my garage for resale for years, but haven't had much experience with some of the newer Harley stuff until recently. Your video saved this old Airdale a few headaches. Much thanks for posting, you rock! Semper Fortis

[@motorhead883_8]

Jef Mayes hey glad i could be of help!

[@Blap552]

Man i put one up inside the quick disconnect and its not leaking for now! Thanks brother,Happy and Safe riding!

[@motorhead883_8]

Heck yeah brother, enjoy the ride now and stay safe

[@adrianherrera543]

How did you do that remove quick disconnect or lay the bike down.

[@d.yescas9778]

Robert Senecal where did you get them from ?

[@tonysosa9921]

Genius , got this problems solved now 💪🏼💯

[@Tx_sportster]

Saved me some cash! Thanks man this really helped out and luckily it worked.

[@bigtexashunts8219]

Thanks for the info I fixed mine this way! Just bought a o-ring kit and ta da!

[@doubletapmoney]

Bro. Thanks Iam doing this today. I got my bike back from Harley. With this problem.

[@maybe-probably]

Thank for the Intel gentleman. 2.00 pick set from Harbor and a trip to the local gasket making shop produced a close enough match for the o-rings. I did remove the tank to get to the upper ring. shot some silicone lube and re assembled took it for a test drive and it appears to be a success. Less than one hr start to finish.

[@shibg6619]

I have the same issue.. Thanks for the tip!

[@trevvv2104]

Good shit bro, love to see this Harley cant get a dime from me !

[@nap89best]

Congratulations for the very educational video I have a 203 Iron 883, and I have a problem, after 10 meters of road, the fuel reserve warning light comes on! even if I have a full tank of petrol. it always stays like this.. I thought it was the float? 😢

[@rafiralf6205]

Got any info on how I can fix the leak that's coming from the bottom of the hose it connects to the fuel injectors??

[@marquesfloyd2155]

Part number W5201 at O’Reilly it is the smallest o ring in there works great and is fuel safe

[@ThanhNguyen-fq5bx]

Thanks for the info ! I Just did the jobs well done. Spend $4.99 for these oring box and do it self .Take to the dealer HD Technician estimate Cost $69 for the oring plus labor, Total $250 or bit more..🤔🤔

[@motorhead883_8]

Hey see thats great, as long as a good quality o-ring is used that is for fuel then it will work great

[@OHBUCKEYESisBACK]

Saved me $115. Bought the bigger case of metric orings from orileys and it had the 2 I needed. Back on the road!

[@SwEdd1e]

hey bro thanks for the video! I was curious how you got the metal spring out? Do you have to remove the o-ring first? thanks

[@CatherineAdank]

I Have an 2011 883 Iron, and it Started Leaking Gas From The Fuel Line, I'm Not Getting Any Reasonable Help Fixing It. So Being a Female, How Hard is It To Fix Myself?

[@motorhead883_8]

Honestly not hard at all just pay close attention to how everything comes out any questions let me know

[@captainobvious5349]

Would be cool if youd showed us how you got the ring OUT of the tank

[@teejaymcglynn]

Part numbers from O Reilly’s pls.

[@marquesfloyd2155]

Part Number W5201 they are oil and fuel safe

[@RLWilliams-AffiliateMarketing]

Good luck when the gas eats up your non-fuel resistant oring! You need to use viton orings.

[@motorhead883_8]

RL Williams i will keep that in mind thank you for the information, so far its been on there for almost a year and no issues so far.

[@dfin4588]

Thanks for posting this. I'm having the same problem. Quick question: Did you have to remove the check valve from the tank to get the new o ring seated inside it or were you able to do it with it still on the tank?

[@motorhead883_8]

Hey, no i ddint have to remove it from the tank. Im sorry about the long time for the response I’ve been on a ship. Basically i flipped the tank over the seat and working on it right there then flipped it back over and done

[@dfin4588]

Motorhead883_ Cool. I ended up doing the same thing. Your video saved me 100 bucks. Thanks!

[@dfin4588]

Motorhead883_ What ship were you on? Are you in the military? I spent 6 months on the uss Rushmore when I was in the Marines.

[@motorhead883_8]

Hugh Jasol yes im in the military. I was on the usns mendonca its a cargo ship for vehicles. Pretty good time

[@jorgefly8097]

Dude I tried this but is not working, did you change the ring on the top part too?

[@garygoodwin7860]

That’s all good till you start it up and the 59lbs of fuel pressure hits those rings and gas spews everywhere! Back to Harley.

[@motorhead883_8]

Gary Goodwin ive had mine on there since the video and no issues. Maybe you got the wrong size o-ring?

[@nathanhighvoltage5259]

How do you take the spring out?

[@ericjohnbellofadrigo5165]

How do you guys remove the spring? Cannot figure it out

[@darnellmccole1318]

What did you use to get them out and put them in

[@marquesfloyd2155]

Pick tool works

[@stephenwilliams1824]

Mine has gone today while riding out for the day. Other videos say it is usually the first O’ring in the female valve. Without the fancy and expensive ‘fuel tool’ to take out and reinsert new seal, how did you do it to get the new seated properly?

[@motorhead883_8]

Stephen Williams i used a pick and be very careful not to tare the oring

[@ianosborne188]

Re.. Oring it's 2mil thick.. Replaced my perished Ring and still leaking!? Any suggestions.. Thanks 2007 883 Sporty..

[@motorhead883_8]

Ian Osborne by any chance did it get pinched on its way back in? Ive had mine on till this day since i made that video and thank god no other issues

[@ianosborne188]

? How do I remove Check Valve from Tank? It Has 3 O rings.. 2 in tank end and 1 Smaller up inside Base snap connector End.. (small internal) Thanks Ozzy.

[@ChrisSmoove77]

We need part numbers

[@marquesfloyd2155]

Part number W5201

[@Blap552]

Man i'll have to scope that out,i just changed my rear rockerbox gasket and now the bike wont start! I did Everything as right as i could and it turns over fine but thats all. Ive also noticed now that the fuel line doesnt fit as tight and when i push up on it gas leaks out now! Im not sure thats what is keeping the bike from starting but it couldnt hurt to tighten up the fuel line,Thanks! Any replies on troubleshooting the starting issue would be greatly appreciated!

[@motorhead883_8]

Hey I would check to see if you are getting spark at the spark plug.

[@Blap552]

@@motorhead883_8 hey yes i do have spark(i got a wicked shock),but when i came home today there was gas dripping from the coupling so i disconnected it and took the tank off cause its leaking from the tank fitting and idk how i get that o-ring out of there,tweezers? I need to get a pump so i can drain the tank. I started to unscrew the tank fitting and i still have a half-tank gas. Also,not positive but my line-fitting looked different,i'll take photos when i get a chance.😖

[@motorhead883_8]

@@Blap552 I used a very small pick it was a slight angled pick but the o ring was already broken so i just went around and broke it off and poked it till I was able to pull it out. Be careful because the little nipple in the middle is spring loaded. So dont loose them

[@jamessiegrist1810]

Hey man do you have to drain the tank to do all this?

[@romythedog2009]

Thankyou

[@jmike145]

But you didn’t show us how to tear it apart, good to know

[@goodboyringo9716]

What holds the o-ringo in? Would have been nice to see how you took it apart.

[@motorhead883_8]

Ringo Bingo the oring just has a groove it goes into if im not mistaken and partnof the tank like a tube goes through the middle of the oring

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@motorhead883_8 ...Yes , I figured that out two weeks ago but thanks anyways. Mine had a piece of rubber caught around the o-ring causing it to leak.

[@motorhead883_8]

@@goodboyringo9716 sorry man work all kinds of weird schedules

[@EverydayButSunday]

I have the service manual. I think it is like $80. It will save you any unnecessary trips to a Harley dealership.

[@motorhead883_8]

Everyday But Sunday yes im waiting on mine i ordered it

[@Lastlaugh1001]

Hey man I’m having the same problem. What size Orings are those? The bottom oring 5.8 x 1.9mm maybe? But the top one I have no idea what size it could be.

[@M3DUSA22]

I’m a new rider I have a 2002 sportster 1200 I gave a gas leak can you help shops are to expensive

[@josedaniel4725]

OK got mine out of fuel line but its in pieces so I'm guessing on buying a set of orings?? The oring in quick release is:10mmIDx14mmODx2mmW hopefully the fuel line oring can be found?? Any one else know size, thanks....

[@motorhead883_8]

Jose Arguijo i fount mine at o’Reillys you might be able to buy a little set from them its always good to keep o-rings around

[@MrGhalemin]

How to connect and disconnect fuel line from tank

[@lito8318]

What tools did you need to get the O rings from the check valve ?

[@motorhead883_8]

Eduardo Valadez hey, i used a small right angle pick or a 45 degree one, you can find a set at autozone for like 10 bucks but o’Reillys has the o ring

[@lito8318]

@@motorhead883_8 I changed the O rings and it just minimized the leak but I still had a leak :( ended up just buying a whole new check valve.

[@motorhead883_8]

Eduardo Valadez dang man im sorry it didnt work out for you, i feel like you might not have used the right size o-ring. I have had mine on there since that video and i haven’t had any issues and people have been saying that its not rated for fuel and this that and the other and thank god so far its been great. If i stubble into that problem again i will make sure to get accurate measurements to the o-ring and list them in the description. But hey stay tuned i will be coming out soon with a good amount of build videos on the budget side of the house.

[@lito8318]

@@motorhead883_8 no worries I just think the O ring wasn't sitting right but I was over it man lol. I'm just glad to he be back and riding

[@tomnew1420]

@@lito8318 How hard was it to replace the whole check valve? Thanks Tom

[@slobbernuckle]

Is it safe to ride to the dealership with a leak like this (I just got one)? I think I am just going to pony up and have the dealership fix

[@motorhead883_8]

Having any kind of fuel leak and starting your bike is not safe. Im sure you can call your dealer ship and they can arrange to pick up your bike. I know my dealership has a trailer that they will pick up and deliver bikes so i would give them a call

[@jimscycleandautotn8508]

Why? You like throwing money at them ?? 90 a hour labor plus a 90 hose? Come on brother, get your big boy pants on and go fix it yourself.

[@Lastlaugh1001]

Also how did you change the oring inside the check valve?

[@motorhead883_8]

Lastlaugh1001 hey, so i basically got a pick and pulled it out without damaging it so much, then i went to o’Reillys with both of the bad o rings and matched it to the ones they have there. I dont know the exact size but it was a bit of a tight fit but after i replaced it no more leak ever since

[@motorhead883_8]

Lastlaugh1001 let me know if i can help by sending a picture or however i can help

[@motorhead883_8]

Lastlaugh1001 also to change it i got the new and put it in there and with a round punch or round object gently pushed it into the cut out where its supposed to go

[@Lastlaugh1001]

Motorhead883_ dude you’re a life saver Thanks a bunch. I found an oring that works for the bottom connection and fitted it like you did in the video. Did you drain the tank before you changed the check valve oring?

[@motorhead883_8]

Lastlaugh1001 no it wont leak and thank you bro

[@aaronlovern4593]

Should tank be empty of gas?

[@motorhead883_8]

Aaron Lovern yeah its best

[@motorhead883_8]

But i id mine upside down

[@cjthagod1959]

@@motorhead883_8 was the valve leaking gas when line was disconnected

[@CaliBestEats]

What tool did u use to get it out...

[@motorhead883_8]

I believe I used a curved pick

[@ThanhNguyen-fq5bx]

Took me an hour to remove the old one because the ring going very bad..I use the dentist tools and the little mirror to do the dentistry jobs 😅

[@motorhead883_8]

Thanh Nguyen i used basically that its a pick or whatver but i think i used a smal 90 degree one

[@danpoole3628]

I did this on my fatboy loss of power due to fuel starvation

[@user-xl4yf1of7u]

What is the size of the O-ring?

[@motorhead883_8]

마리네태현 i cant remember, what i did was i took the broken one to o’rielys and matched it like that

[@jimscycleandautotn8508]

and when you turned it on and it built up pressure 🤔

[@motorhead883_8]

Yeah the bike is running with that till this day

[@motorhead883_8]

And with a 1200 conversion kit still running

[@michaelhoermle]

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