Fuel Hose....removal..

[anutz]

Hello,


I have another thread "Low RPM cough cough..." but this is a different questions so thought i would start a new thread...


Removing the fuel tank on my 2001 FZS, process is simple, remove one bolt, pivot the tank and disconnect fuel sensor, disconnect fuel line when fuel tap is off and remove hinge bolt...


But i am struggling to get the fuel hose off the tank...


I now not to just tug at it, last thing i want to do is stretch it and break it....


Any advice, it just seems like it will not budge...i have moved the clip that is on it to a position where it exerts no force...


Thanks

[red98]

morning anutz.......use a flat bladed screwdriver between the tap and the end of the pipe,twisting slightly whilst gripping the pipe with your other hand, as close to the tap as you can using a twisting pulling motion.....nice and easy ,dont force it 

[Paulfzs]

morning anutz.......use a flat bladed screwdriver between the tap and the end of the pipe,twisting slightly whilst gripping the pipe with your other hand, as close to the tap as you can using a twisting pulling motion.....nice and easy ,dont force it 

^^^
Works for every stubborn rubber hose!

[stevie-g1968]

and at this point the screwdriver slips, and goes through your finger.... been then, done that....tried and tested

[Paulfzs]

and at this point the screwdriver slips, and goes through your finger.... been then, done that....tried and tested

+1!

[anutz]

ok, hose finally removed, fingers not sliced off...


Thanks for the advice