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Type of Fuel Line

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I'm in need of some fuel line and just want to grab some from the local auto parts store. Seems like all they sell is vacuum type hoses, not good for fuel. What type of hose should I be asking for at an auto parts store?

Thanks!
 
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Be careful as the fuel line they sell there is too big for our bikes. You'll need clamps on each end if you do get it. Better ordering some from the dealer - yes, a little expensive but you get way more than you need right now.
 
Last time that I checked, Auto Zone sold fuel line by the foot, in several diameters and made regular fuel resistant rubber and from Tygon (the premium stuff).
 
Not all varieties of Tygon tubing are fuel proof. Be careful and get the right stuff.

Personally, I think the OEM type fuel line Suzuki sells is superior. Thin, flexible, stretchy, durable. 7mm ID. Not cheap but you get enough to do several bikes so overall a fair value.
 
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Tygon sucks I bought into the bs of how good it was supposed be . One year later its hard and crusty garbage good ole rubber fuel line beats it any day and yes I bought the correct type . Not to mention it has no backbone so pushing it onto a fitting is a joke just my personal experience . :eek:
 
If you can stand to wait a few days, Z1 Enterprises has 3 sizes of fuel line in bulk at affordable prices. I bought 3 feet of each just to have on hand for general maintenance (bleeding brakes, draining carbs, etc).
 
Also, a small engine repair shop in your area would probably have some that they'd be willing to sell.
 
70GT said:
Tygon sucks I bought into the bs of how good it was supposed be . One year later its hard and crusty garbage good ole rubber fuel line beats it any day and yes I bought the correct type . Not to mention it has no backbone so pushing it onto a fitting is a joke just my personal experience . :eek:
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As noted above, Tygon is a brand name for a family of polymers used to make tubing, and probably other things. The types mae specifically for fuel line should work very well. Tygon branded products come at a premium price. Regular rubber fuel tubing works as well, for all practical purposes.
 
Or you can go to a Volkswagen dealer and get the correct 7mm hose.

The problem with getting virtually any automotive hose is that it is going to be reinforced to handle pressures of fuel-injected systems.

Most of our bikes don't have fuel injection, so plain, old thin-wall tubing (OEM) works just fine. :D

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I just went down to Autozone and got some rubber fuel line for cheap, by the foot. Yes I did have to clamp it at both ends but the price was right. Also a little trick an old guy taught me, some gasket lube from a pool supply store will keep the rubber line from drying out and stay flexible for a long time. Seems to work on my wife's uncles Harley OK.
 
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