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John Clauss
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 Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:02 pm Post subject: Replacing Fuel lines a couple of questions |
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Hello all, I am planning on replacing the fuel lines on my 93 as they are all showing some dry rot type cracking. Questions:
What size do I need?
How much do I need (length)?
Which line is best recommended?
Best sources for purchase?
Thanks!
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Turbine
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| Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:49 pm Post subject: Fuel line replacement |
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If you won't to replace the hoses in the same positions you will have to buy original items due to the right hand bends required. COST!
I went to my local motor car spare parts supplier & bought a 3 meter length of 5/16" 7.9m fuel injection line which had a higher working pressure rating then required. Look the specs up.
The only requirement then was to feed the hose from point to point even if in a longer length.
I also use different hose clamps that have a 4mm bolt in them. Bought from the same place as the fuel hose.
All up cost around $30.00.
Hope that helps you & saves you money.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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8mm inside diameter.
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Flying Duck
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I don't use the OEM lines with the funky angles. I'm using Gates 5/16" (7.9mm) FI-rated line on 6 of my K bikes right now: 3 K1100s, 2 K75s and a K100. They don't seem to mind generic fuel line at all.
Since that right angle off of the fuel tank is where the lines usually crack, I figure I'm better off w/o it.
You need about 44" so you'll need to buy 4 feet. Make sure that you buy the FI-rated stuff.
You'll also need two 13mm hose clamps for the fuel pressure regulator since the factory used Oetiker clamps. Part 13311460928 - about $2 each at a dealer.
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John Clauss
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| Flying Duck wrote: | I don't use the OEM lines with the funky angles. I'm using Gates 5/16" (7.9mm) FI-rated line on 6 of my K bikes right now: 3 K1100s, 2 K75s and a K100. They don't seem to mind generic fuel line at all.
Since that right angle off of the fuel tank is where the lines usually crack, I figure I'm better off w/o it.
You need about 44" so you'll need to buy 4 feet. Make sure that you buy the FI-rated stuff.
You'll also need two 13mm hose clamps for the fuel pressure regulator since the factory used Oetiker clamps. Part 13311460928 - about $2 each at a dealer. |
Thanks Duck and others, but I also want to replace all of the little lines to the fuel injectors will the same stuff work?
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