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Caseyuconn
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Are there any hose clamps on the fuel line supply at the carbs, at the petcock and at the fuel sending unit drain?
I do not remember seeing any on my bike.
I do not remember seeing any on my bike.
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Steve
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There are some there from the factory, but are usually pitched when a previous owner changes the fuel line.
They pitch the clamps because they use the wrong fuel line, and the clamps don't fit.
If you go to the auto parts store, you will only find 1/4" or 5/16" line. The stock line is 7mm.
1/4" line is 6.25mm, so you will have to really stretch it to fit the 7mm fittings.
5/16" line is 8mm, so you HAVE to use clamps to cinch it down to the fittings.
Both of those (wrong) fuel lines are also extra-thick, as they are designed for fuel-injected systems that might have up to 100 psi, so they don't tend to stretch well over the fittings.
Simply purchasing the proper fuel line gives you the right stuff, and LOTS OF IT. The apparently high price for the fuel line (about $12) actually gets you about six feet of hose, enough for several bikes.
They pitch the clamps because they use the wrong fuel line, and the clamps don't fit.
If you go to the auto parts store, you will only find 1/4" or 5/16" line. The stock line is 7mm.
1/4" line is 6.25mm, so you will have to really stretch it to fit the 7mm fittings.
5/16" line is 8mm, so you HAVE to use clamps to cinch it down to the fittings.
Both of those (wrong) fuel lines are also extra-thick, as they are designed for fuel-injected systems that might have up to 100 psi, so they don't tend to stretch well over the fittings.
Simply purchasing the proper fuel line gives you the right stuff, and LOTS OF IT. The apparently high price for the fuel line (about $12) actually gets you about six feet of hose, enough for several bikes.
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There are some there from the factory, but are usually pitched when a previous owner changes the fuel line.
They pitch the clamps because they use the wrong fuel line, and the clamps don't fit.
If you go to the auto parts store, you will only find 1/4" or 5/16" line. The stock line is 7mm.
1/4" line is 6.25mm, so you will have to really stretch it to fit the 7mm fittings.
5/16" line is 8mm, so you HAVE to use clamps to cinch it down to the fittings.
Both of those (wrong) fuel lines are also extra-thick, as they are designed for fuel-injected systems that might have up to 100 psi, so they don't tend to stretch well over the fittings.
Simply purchasing the proper fuel line gives you the right stuff, and LOTS OF IT. The apparently high price for the fuel line (about $12) actually gets you about six feet of hose, enough for several bikes.
+1 To what Steve says. And don't buy anything that says 1/4" and 7mm in the same description, its 1/4" stuff. I bought this stuff last time off Ebay and was very happy with it http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-thin-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f346fbc5&vxp=mtr
Steve
GS Whisperer
That stuff will work, but it's $2.60/foot. Six feet would be $14.40, or more than the $11.99 for official Suzuki hose. :-\\\
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Steve
GS Whisperer
Nothing else on the bike is green.A little more but a colorful green
I prefer the stock black.
Oh, now you're saying "but you can't see it, what difference does it make?"
Remember, you are dealing with the guy that does this:
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Agemax
Forum Guru
Nothing else on the bike is green.
I prefer the stock black.
Oh, now you're saying "but you can't see it, what difference does it make?"
Remember, you are dealing with the guy that does this:
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a man after my own heart :lol:
i prefer to use clear fuel pipe, then you can see if there is any fuel delivery issues to the carbs.