guzzi quick disconnect fuel fitting

Close up video here:    • Guzzi petrol fittings disconnect   BE AWARE OF THE FIRE HAZZARD WHEN WORKING AROUND FUEL TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS. YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Be very careful the angled spigot (red) will break if forced and they cannot be replaced without the fuel pump at 100's of pounds. This is on my V11 but other Guzzi models the procedure would be the same. It is preferable to have a near empty tank because of the weight. I have removed the bolt holding the rear of the tank and placed a block of wood under the tank to give easier access to the petrol pump fittings. Have an old rag to hand as even once de-pressurized there will still be some fuel left in the hose and pump 1. De-pressurize the fuel system by disconnecting the wire to the pump and then try and start the bike. (if you leave the hose under pressure you will get an unpleasant shower). 2. Hold the the red fitting in one hand and with the other hand first push the coupling together, then with index finger and thumb pull the outer ring back(towards the hose) and then with a gentle wiggling action pull the couplings apart.