Fuel line (filer) clips (replacement)

bfisher · Post by **bfisher** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:35 pm

Guys,

Can anyone verify if its OK to use the jubilee type clip (such as those on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-FUEL-LIN ... 339aef86a4)) on your fuel lines (both breather & those on the filter itself).

I know you can get replacement ones from motorworks does both fixed & re-usable type.

A certain Mr Chris Harris on youtube highlights this is not the way to go (or is he simply referring to your standard jubilee type clip? See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wr_Hs_IBcY

Brad

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:57 am

I used those eBay clips on my ST's (external) fuel filter over 6k miles ago - no problems to date, and the bike went in to Rainbow for the fuel pump flange recall with them fitted....no 'you're doomed' comments from them!

Pete

stivesvelo · Post by **stivesvelo** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:37 pm

Don't worry, I was told that they're what BMW fit when the accountant isn't looking & are on some bikes, the reason they aren't on others is cost.

I replaced some hose last year and used some similar ones from Motorwerks & they have been fine, they look the same & have BMW branding & can be undone with a screwdriver & reused..

I heard that the jubilee type can be a problem because there isn't the overlapping grip separating the screw from the hose & the screw can cut into it..the original spring clip ones are just really cheap.

dysondiver · Post by **dysondiver** » Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:41 am

i used the ones they use of beerl lines , stainless steel , and loop round themselves sort of twice to ensure the nice round profile stays when tightened , never a problem with them , sorry no picture.