Fuel Line
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Time Warp
.......back to the 70's.
You can buy the parts including the ferrule but ideally need the tool to crimp them to the hose/fitting.
I couldn't see them but Andover Norton or other Europe based British bike part retailers should have them also since they were used widely.
https://www.oldbritts.com/ob_4090.htm
That gives the option of using Ducati type fuel line if clear is regarded as bland.
I couldn't see them but Andover Norton or other Europe based British bike part retailers should have them also since they were used widely.
https://www.oldbritts.com/ob_4090.htm
That gives the option of using Ducati type fuel line if clear is regarded as bland.
Time Warp
.......back to the 70's.
You can buy near any colour/color fuel hose you want from MX parts stores,it will metric but shouldn't be a problem ( ? )
http://www.snoprousa.com/snowmobile-fuel-line.html
A search showed plenty of the green Ducati type hose here in Australia including ebay but Moto Guzzi or Ducati agents should have it or maybe the Bevel Heaven web store or US eBay.
The sizing I'm not sure of, I think Pete V used some but that might have been on a Mikuni.
http://www.snoprousa.com/snowmobile-fuel-line.html
A search showed plenty of the green Ducati type hose here in Australia including ebay but Moto Guzzi or Ducati agents should have it or maybe the Bevel Heaven web store or US eBay.
The sizing I'm not sure of, I think Pete V used some but that might have been on a Mikuni.
I was taught to use boiling water to rebuild fuel line sets. Basically cut all the new pieces to the right size. Take the old hard lines and dip in boiling water. You can pull it apart very easy then, including removal of the ferrules. then revers the process. Slip the ferrules on the line, heat it a bit in the boiling water, and push back together. Once cooled it's on there for good. Mine has been on now for 8 years or so although it's getting ready to be redone again.
Easy Peasy.
Easy Peasy.
Nater_Potater
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lrutt said:
Great tip! Having been thirty years ago since replacing lines, I'd completely forgotten about how it was done. 'Works great!
Nathan
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I used the clear line from Old Britts, crimped the brass ferrules on with a flaring tool. Looks like original without being hard and yellow and it's 3-4 years old by now. Taken on a blue tint inside from the avgas. Kinda matches the bike. I did finally got some 180 deg banjos and got rid of the H style harness though.
Laminated reinforced .
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concours
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This is the stuff. I've tried it all, always marvelled at 25yo Jap fuel lines still in great condition. This is available black or gray. http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/too ... o/12-0052/
Available at FINER bike shops and most online bike stores.
Available at FINER bike shops and most online bike stores.
Player#3 said:
To bad we don't know where you are from. Your fuel problems would vary.
Here in the USA where there is almost no straight gasoline to be had, we are mostly stuck with E-10.
BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!
IMO..Clear or fiber reinforced PVC has long been seen as a bottom of the barrel fuel line.
Tygon is in the PVC family but is way above clear. yellow tygon 4040 is what I prefer for E-10. There is one other formula that is as good but I don't know the number. The light purple one is probably it...
http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=new# ... ng/=sgmt7h
I also use otkier pinch clamps
http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=new# ... ps/=sgmy73
I just did a line for a guy with a 73 750 commando. Cheap easy and will last for well over 5 years. He was very happy with the job .My combat's tygon fuel line is over 15 years old and is probably softer than a new clear PVC.
I HAVE never been in favour of the see through plastic fuel lines as they all seem to go hard and break. I use decent neoprene reinforced hoses, and have always fitted them to the cars and trucks I have worked on. They are black and look the part. You cant see any fuel going through them, and besides, you should keep your eyes on the road,[ and the birds of course. ]
My line just started leaking, since I changed my tanks to and the old one is brown and stiff. What is the correct ID/OD for the stock line (I am at work and cannot look see) as I just want to replace the hose itself onto the existing ferrules?
McMaster-carr.
Clear Tygothane Polyurethane Tubing 1/4" ID, 7/16" OD, 3/32" Wall Thickness, 5 ft. Length
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5549k47/=tgwmc8
I just had 5 feet delivered for under $20. I've had it on my Commando for a couple years and it's still clear and flexible.
Clear Tygothane Polyurethane Tubing 1/4" ID, 7/16" OD, 3/32" Wall Thickness, 5 ft. Length
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5549k47/=tgwmc8
I just had 5 feet delivered for under $20. I've had it on my Commando for a couple years and it's still clear and flexible.
Thanks. McMaster wont ship out of USA, and once they find you are out of USA, they blacklist you.
I will find something that fits that locally.
I will find something that fits that locally.
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