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Old 05-06-2008, 07:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Bike: '00 TT600
Location: Columbus, OH
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Default Fuel line... thought I fixed it but something else came up :(

Hey All,

I have a 2000 Triumph TT600. The plastic elbow connecting the fuel line to the fuel tank broke and it started leaking fuel during a ride. I ended up ordering a new elbow to replace it but Triumph only makes elbows that are 8mm in diameter compared to the orignal 10 mm piece. The side connected to the fuel tank was the same and fit fine. The fuel line is made for a 10mm elbow so I just bought an 80 cent support clamp to tighten the fuel line onto the smaller elbow. No more leaks but the bike is still not running! I tried rolling on the throttle to see if the bike would recirculate the gas but its still not running yet... just wondering if anybody would have any advice on something I may of missed. Much appreciated

(Already tried loosening the support clamp a lil to make sure it wasnt too tight)