Scary stuff

[Billet]

Something else to look out for. I changed plugs yesterday and when I went to remove the fuel hose from the tank valve (fingers only) the whole brass tube pulled out of the valve. This could ruin your whole day if it fell out on the road. Imagine nice warm $3.78 a gal. gasoline running down your left calf and filling your boot. I made an aluminum drift and tapped it back in gently but I think I will still come up with a way to safety wire it.

Anyway you might want to give your's a good tug before your next ride and make sure you turn it to off every time you shut off the engine, especially if you have an 04.

[DRBentley]

I had the same happen to my '99 (new to me). When I went to remove the fuel hose from the tank valve and the brass tube came off with it. I used a bit of JB Weld around the brass tube and tapped it back in. I don't know how long it'll last but after approx 1600km it's holding just fine.

 

Doug

[Ponch]

Same happened to me. I just flared the end a little, saded all mating surfaces, put some super glue on it and its held so far. I do check it occassionally.

[timk]

I would think that a little of the epoxy designed for a fuel tank repair would be something to use. Just brainstorming.