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I broke of the angled plastic fuel fitting when removing my fuel tank.

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It’s good to know there are better built replacement parts for some of the poorly engineered parts on our R18.

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BMW fuel tank connectors have always been crap. I replaced the one on my K1600GT as a matter of course. Over time the nylon the originals are made from gets brittle which isn’t normally a problem until you go to remove the tank or even knock the pipework whilst doing another job.
You’d expect better quality fittings on a premium bike.
 
LockieP said:
BMW fuel tank connectors have always been crap. I replaced the one on my K1600GT as a matter of course. Over time the nylon the originals are made from gets brittle which isn’t normally a problem until you go to remove the tank or even knock the pipework whilst doing another job.
You’d expect better quality fittings on a premium bike.
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I was surprised how easily it cracked and my bike has very few miles on it so it wasn’t dried out.
Your right, the deeper you dive into this bike it’s surprising some of the questionable engineering choices made.
 
Thanks for showing us this I will get one immediately I just looked at mine and it broke can't remember how many pounds it was but it was horrendous for a piece off plastic 👍
 
Ordering as well since I broke mine. You have any issues with the Chinese version? Always leery of the wuality of manufacturing.
 
laennecr said:
Ordering as well since I broke mine. You have any issues with the Chinese version? Always leery of the wuality of manufacturing.
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The one I got was solid and worked out perfect.
I’ve seen two versions. One does not have the raised barb on the elbow. I bought the one with the barb because the OEM plastic ne has the raised barb on it.
 
IMG_2343.jpegFYI folks…. if you make the same mistake the OEM part is in the attached pic; #9 - the angle connector, not cheap considering it’s a tiny plastic part. I ordered the fuel hose thinking the connector would come with it since it’s shown in the pic but no. So I wait another week for the part. Also ordered the Chinese aluminum version but that takes 3 weeks to arrive. 😢
 
I am curious. Are people only breaking these when they remove the tank? If so, why are so many people removing their tank?
 
Gr8adv said:
I am curious. Are people only breaking these when they remove the tank? If so, why are so many people removing their tank?
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To access the wiring harness connectors that are hidden beneath the tank.
 
Gr8adv,
Here is a pic of the metal angle connector at Ali Express.
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When you get to Ali Express, just type into the search box "BMW R18 Fuel Pump Angle Connector"

I put king ape handle bars on the bike requiring a longer wire harness to reach the left and right hand switch boxes.
 
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