Quick Connect for fuel line

[triple1972]

Hi I just had a spark plug wire become loose from the coil. I had to take the gas tank off to get enough leverage to push the wire back on. I think the replacement coils I got from E cycle are the Emgo's. I really don't like the way the wire attaches to the coil. You push the wire onto a pin and rely on the plastic cap and plastic threads on the coil to hold it tight. That being said there is a product I have heard about on the old site that is connected to the crossover fuel line fuel line on the bottom of the tank that makes removing tank easier without always draining the fuel. It was some type of connection that some guys said is a must have . Thanks for any info!

[Old Brit]

Here some examples of we use/what's available here in the UK, i'm sure there'll be similar over there.

https://yambits.co.uk/rd400c-fuel-line-balance-pipe-quick-coupler-p-9344.html

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=cpc+fuel+coupling&_sacat=0

[SoCal250]

Dual-shutoff quick-disconnect
https://www.economycycle.com/shop/yamaha-rz-350/other/misc/quick-disconnect-fuel-coupling-dual-shutoff-in-14-or-516/


There are some out there that only shut off one side which doesn't help too much. (You only spill half as much fuel as without the coupler)  ;D

[quocle603]

I run these cheap plastic shut off valves that I got from home depot/lowes and allows me to stop the gas flow and easily get access to removing the tank. They only cost me $1.77, and I've been using them on my bikes for years without s single issue.

[rodneya]

What size ID works for and RD350?

[motodreams]

Small.... the yambits ones are likely too large unless they came out with multiple sizes.  That line under the tank is only slightly larger than a carb drain.

[m in sc]

needs a 3-4mm id, ideally

[Cam]

I can confirm the Yambits quick connect shuts off on both sides and has not leaked.

[75-RD350-man]

I bought the coupler (1/4") from EC and it works well for me. Makes pulling the tank much less messy.
Mike D

[triple1972]

I think the crossover line is the same diameter as the fuel lines on my bike. Ordered them from Partzilla . Hose 420. That should still be ok with the EC 1/4" connectors? The line fits quite tight on the nipples on tank. If that line was only slightly larger than carb drain hoses no way the 1/4" fits. Is the EC price for 2 pieces?

[Old Brit]

Dual-shutoff quick-disconnect
https://www.economycycle.com/shop/yamaha-rz-350/other/misc/quick-disconnect-fuel-coupling-dual-shutoff-in-14-or-516/


There are some out there that only shut off one side which doesn't help too much. (You only spill half as much fuel as without the coupler)  ;D

That's looks to be the exact same one as I use (made by CPC - Colder Products Co.), it does the job perfectly 

[75-RD350-man]

I think the crossover line is the same diameter as the fuel lines on my bike. Ordered them from Partzilla . Hose 420. That should still be ok with the EC 1/4" connectors? The line fits quite tight on the nipples on tank. If that line was only slightly larger than carb drain hoses no way the 1/4" fits. Is the EC price for 2 pieces?

Fuel line not drain lines and the package comes with both pieces. Barbed ends into the hoses and and then you insert the male end into the female fitting. Once this is done fuel can flow through the crossover but when you un-couple them the fuel flow will be stopped.
Mike D

[Economy Cycle John]

keep the slack out of the crossover line to keep the quick disconnect up and away from the engine, or the heat will get to it over time and leak

[Hawaii-Mike]

That's a valuable tip!

[sav0r]

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=84243&catid=743

The shipping is the killer. You want valved on both male and female.