950 Adventure Fuel Tap help!!!!

Storm · 08-26-2007, 12:23 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm having a bit of a panic... Just successfully performed an oil change in preparation for my departure to Europe on Friday, but as I was re-opening the fuel taps, the one on the left hand tank basically disintegrated pissing fuel everywhere. Managed to drain the tank and have a look at the tap. It's pretty bad, but have managed to jam it into a position where it is 'open' and not leaking, but if you poke it hard, or try to turn it, it comes to bits again.

Now, I'm starting to sweat a bit, because I'm not sure I'll be able to get replacements in time...

Does anyone know if they are standard KTM dealer stock items, or will they need to be ordered in? Does anyone have a spare (in the UK) that they would be willing to sell to me (I'll happily pay over the odds and pay for postage)?

Heeeeeelllllppppp!!!

Storm

minusone · 08-26-2007, 04:33 PM

They are the same taps used on the gobi panniers when used to hold water - if that is any help.

Maybe someone can lend you one.

Storm · 08-27-2007, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by minusone

They are the same taps used on the gobi panniers when used to hold water - if that is any help.

Maybe someone can lend you one.

Ah, OK - that gives me another avenue to chase. Thanks for this info.

Anyone got a Gobi water tap they want to sell me!?!?!?!?

union jack · 08-27-2007, 10:58 AM

Try Bracken in London (020 72321814). I ordered one a while back and never collected it as mine fixed itself (WTF)

and stayed together. It might still be on their shelf gathering dust. It was only a fiver. Try fiddling with it as I said mine screwed back together and has stayed put.

Storm · 08-28-2007, 06:14 AM

Thank you very much to all that posted and sent me PMs. I've just got back from Bracken KTM and have in my possession 2 shiny new fuel taps (Their only 2).

Phew!

Thanks again guys.

Storm

markie_wales · 08-28-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm

I'm having a bit of a panic... Just successfully performed an oil change in preparation for my departure to Europe on Friday,

Storm

Strom

Gald you got it sorted.

If you are catching the Pompey / Caen night ferry this Friday I'll buy you a beer

Black 990 with Gobis.

cheers

MArkie

Storm · 08-29-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markie_wales

Strom

Gald you got it sorted.

If you are catching the Pompey / Caen night ferry this Friday I'll buy you a beer

Black 990 with Gobis.

cheers

MArkie

Markie, that would have been great, but unfortunatly I'm Dover-Calais.

Have a good trip!

Storm

markie_wales · 08-29-2007, 02:42 AM

Storm

See you down the Alps then ;)

cheers

Markie

08-26-2007, 12:23 PM	#1
Storm ^OP Currently Between Crashes Joined: Jul 2007 Location: London, UK Oddometer: 126	950 Adventure Fuel Tap help!!!! Hi Guys, I'm having a bit of a panic... Just successfully performed an oil change in preparation for my departure to Europe on Friday, but as I was re-opening the fuel taps, the one on the left hand tank basically disintegrated pissing fuel everywhere. Managed to drain the tank and have a look at the tap. It's pretty bad, but have managed to jam it into a position where it is 'open' and not leaking, but if you poke it hard, or try to turn it, it comes to bits again. Now, I'm starting to sweat a bit, because I'm not sure I'll be able to get replacements in time... Does anyone know if they are standard KTM dealer stock items, or will they need to be ordered in? Does anyone have a spare (in the UK) that they would be willing to sell to me (I'll happily pay over the odds and pay for postage)? Heeeeeelllllppppp!!! Storm __________________ Racing (a. & n.) from Race (v.t./i.) The alchemy that turns base metals into heat, noise, power and motion.

08-28-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
Storm ^OP Currently Between Crashes Joined: Jul 2007 Location: London, UK Oddometer: 126	Thank you very much to all that posted and sent me PMs. I've just got back from Bracken KTM and have in my possession 2 shiny new fuel taps (Their only 2). Phew! Thanks again guys. Storm __________________ Racing (a. & n.) from Race (v.t./i.) The alchemy that turns base metals into heat, noise, power and motion.

08-29-2007, 02:42 AM	#8
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	Storm See you down the Alps then ;) cheers Markie __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

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08-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
minusone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Australia Oddometer: 1,230	They are the same taps used on the gobi panniers when used to hold water - if that is any help. Maybe someone can lend you one.

08-27-2007, 10:58 AM	#4
union jack Mis-Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: UK ok Oddometer: 146	Try Bracken in London (020 72321814). I ordered one a while back and never collected it as mine fixed itself (WTF) and stayed together. It might still be on their shelf gathering dust. It was only a fiver. Try fiddling with it as I said mine screwed back together and has stayed put.