Service recommendations: parts & tools

[drums4money]

Summer's winding down & my thoughts are turning to a service on the 1200S at the end of the season:
Oil all around
Air & fuel filter
Outer & inner plugs

I'm in good shape on most stuffs, but have a few questions for the gallery-
*What's the official name for those crimped-on hose clamps?  I'd like to get a new tool in the box, and a crimping tool for hose clamps is in order.  I never want to screw on another hose clamp if I can avoid it.

*Fuel filter part #?  I recall suggestions of an all-metal NAPA part to replace the OEM which is susceptible to bloating.

* Fuel line suggestion?  I vaugely recall suggestion of "marine grade" fuel line for durability in ethanol infused pump gas.  Anyone with a preferred source who'd happen to know the appropriate size OD/ID for the 1200Sport?

[Chuck in Indiana]

ferinstance
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=oetiker+clamp+kit&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31620630339&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6336563679984095343&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_denf00ccz_b

[ITSec]

* Fuel line suggestion?  I vaugely recall suggestion of "marine grade" fuel line for durability in ethanol infused pump gas.  Anyone with a preferred source who'd happen to know the appropriate size OD/ID for the 1200Sport?

You will want to check that the fuel line is classed as being suitable for bio-diesel as well as gasoline in order to get maximum resistance to ethanol. It's usually part of the markings on the hose. I can't recall the ID/OD specs off the top of my head...

[clubman]

NAPA Gold 3032 is what I use on my V7C. Also fits many BMW And Ducati's. All steel very good quality. The fuel clips are "Clic" brand. The Oteker pliers will work to remove and reinstall them. Most Oteker clamps seem to be single use from what I can tell. I'm looking for a source for different sizes of Clic clamps for another project if you know of any.

[ITSec]

I'm looking for a source for different sizes of Clic clamps for another project if you know of any.

Contact Kitagawa Industries for info on who their retailers might be. I'll try and check tomorrow when I stop by my favorite supplier, McFadden-Dale Hardware. I kow they carry the Oetker clamps, but they may have the Clic-R units too.

[Cam3512]

Pump lines..

http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=16+13+1+455+350

[Kev m]

I used a common automotive CV boot clamping tool from Autozone and that was fine on my 06 B11.

I didn't bother replacing any fuel lines. I'm under the impression only the Cal-Vins used sub-standard lines and am these years later the lines in my old B11 are still fine.

You're going to need a thin walled socket for the inner plugs. I could always loan mine out if you need. Fyi, I replaced mine early because I was eliminating variables while chasing a pinging problem. They were not only fine, but I told myself that I'd likely double the recommended interval from that point forward because they looked brand new.

[toma nova]

You don't need to replace any fuel line on the 12S.  The line in the tank is hard corrugated plastic, not rubber, so won't deteriorate.

You can buy an Oetiker kit with the crimping tool and an assortment of clamps - I agree on no more screw-type hose clamps.  Maybe add a high-quality quick disconnect in the line for the tank so you don't have to mess with the OEM plastic one.

I'd change fork oil (I posted a how-to on GT) and brake fluid (ATE Type 200 or other synthetic DOT4).

[boatdetective]

You will like the oetiker clamps. Compact, secure, cheap. They are a PITA to remove, though. Plan on pulling your tank, removing the lower plate, and replacing the fuel filter with an all metal unit from NAPA (cheap).

You might want to replace the %$#@&*!! OEM fuel line disconnect at this time. The standard off the shelf units at your autoparts store will work fine.

I agree with Kev M- the platinum inner plugs most likely will look perfect- but you might as well inspect (I have a socket as well if you want to borrow).

Oil filter is tight access- you should get a nice machined tool to remove it- not the stamped steel shyte.

[drums4money]

Thanks for the tips. I was sweating the fuel lines in the tank, butif they're good in the 1200s, then nothing to fear. Thanks also for the offer of loaner sockets. You gents are very generous..

Oetiker clams & pliers here i come!

[boatdetective]

Thanks for the tips. I was sweating the fuel lines in the tank, butif they're good in the 1200s, then nothing to fear. Thanks also for the offer of loaner sockets. You gents are very generous..

Oetiker clams & pliers here i come!

The lines in the tabnk aren't a problem- the filter that's going to blow apart is...