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CountFazer:

Hi All,

There's a similar post on this regarding routing new fuel hoses by Friar (https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=27120.msg0;boardseen#new) but I have a slightly different question to ask.
I want to replace the 3 fuel lines from tank to carbs.
What have people done in the past?

* Is there somewhere I can get OEM fuel hoses for cheap?
* Has anyone got straight hoses and then shaped them?
* Should I just apply the solution in Friar's post and get straight hose that is long enough to compensate for the tight space getting from points A to B?I'm not sure how I should proceed.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Cheers

Gnasher:

--- Quote from: CountFazer on 21 September 2021, 06:50:18 am ---I want to replace the 3 fuel lines from tank to carbs.
--- End quote ---

Mate they're no fuel lines from the tank to the carbs.  There is 1 from the tank to the pump and 2 (supply & return) from the pump to the carbs, just clarifying things here :)  Why do they need replacing?

You've got a few choices either replace with:

1. OE either new or from another bike, this is the best option.

2. Fuel line any other bike that's same size and long enough.

3. You need to look for non braided fuel hose, it is available in various sizes.  It will be thinner (wall thickness) bend/form easier than braided which will have thicker walls and bigger OD.   Make sure the internal ID is correct to OE. 

BBROWN1664:
I guess you mean the pipe from the tank to the filter (I used a longer lenght of standard fuel hose to avoid kinks), from the filter to the pump (standard hose will work here) and from the pump to the carbs (standard will work here too).

The biggest issue is kinking the hose when lowering the tank so make sure you dont have any tight bends.

CountFazer:
Thanks for the replies Gnasher and BBROWN1664.

My reason for replacement are:
a) I have sprung a leak on the hose from fuel pump to carbs.
b) Fuel lines are getting on a bit (they're a bit stiff) and due to me wrestling them on and off the fuel filter a few times, they have slight damage at the connection.

I could probably get away with only replacing the fuel pump to carb hose but I thought it'd be good to replace the lot.

Is it any value if I put my fuel hoses through a sleeve to ensure the correct shape and prevent kinking? Or even using hot water to shape the fuel hoses like the OEM hoses?

Gnasher:

--- Quote from: CountFazer on 21 September 2021, 08:12:01 am ---My reason for replacement are:
a) I have sprung a leak on the hose from fuel pump to carbs.
b) Fuel lines are getting on a bit (they're a bit stiff) and due to me wrestling them on and off the fuel filter a few times, they have slight damage at the connection.
--- End quote ---

Okay.  Them being stiff isn't really a problem as long as they don't leak.  They also rarely need to be handled, careful application of a hairdryer will help soften them ;)

The line that's got a leak can be repaired, cut the line where the split/hole is and insert a fuel joiner something along these lines
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131229827851? or an elbow to get around bends https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363181899217? 

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