Replacement fuel hose

[not a biker]

i am going to replace all the fuel hoses on my 1150. do i need to get it from a motorcycle shop ?. regular auto parts store hose [vacume ] looks the same. i should know this answer but i do not.

[propflux01]

No, you do not, however, I recommend getting the cloth-braided type found in VW shops or some foreign car parts stores.

[EJMAMMO]

No, you don't have to get it from a motorcycle shop, however, you do need to purchase "fuel hose" Vacuum hose, etc does not stand up to constant fuel. Even at a M/C shop it is only a buck or two a foot.

[BassCliff]

Hi John,

I've just got one fuel hose on my 850. I got mine (5/16") from a local auto store, The Auto Zone. It was just regular auto fuel line. It works great. It is thicker than the OEM stuff but gave me no problems.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Nessism]

I prefer the OE Suzuki fuel hose. It has a 7mm ID and is thin and stretchy. If you order a piece from Suzuki they will send you enough for about 4 GS’s. Automotive fuel hose will work but it’s thicker and more bulky, also 5/16” converts to 7.9 mm, which when slipped onto the 8 mm petcock nipple, it may leak so a clamp is strongly suggested.

[rudy]

Shouldn't all fuel lines be clamped regardless? My neighbor wouldn't let my bike pass safety without it, and I agree with him. Who wouldn't want to reduce the likeliness to set fire to themselves?

I prefer the OE Suzuki fuel hose. It has a 7mm ID and is thin and stretchy. If you order a piece from Suzuki they will send you enough for about 4 GS’s. Automotive fuel hose will work but it’s thicker and more bulky, also 5/16” converts to 7.9 mm, which when slipped onto the 8 mm petcock nipple, it may leak so a clamp is strongly suggested.

[not a biker]

Shouldn't all fuel lines be clamped regardless? My neighbor wouldn't let my bike pass safety without it, and I agree with him. Who wouldn't want to reduce the likeliness to set fire to themselves?

without a fuel pump it is gravity feed only. if the hose fits snug it will never come off by itself.

[spyder2120]

my fuel hose came from advance auto. bought several feet. extra was for an aux. fuel source when the tank is off the bike.

[salty_monk]

I don't run clamps on mine. I agree with Ed, the OE stuff is far superior to what you can get at Kragen etc.
Proper metric bike (or maybe even car) stuff would probably be just as good though & the Kragen stuff does work it's just more difficult to get it on & off in my experience.

Dan

[67fire]

Many years ago, I was told to use the new push-lok fuel hose on one of my cars.
When I asked if it still needed a hose clamp, I was told NO WAY!
Well, of course, it popped off and leaked.
When fuel is involved, even a gravity feed, I use a clamp.

Eric

[Henway]

OEM stuff is fantastic. Honda may have the best stuff out there. The clear stuff gets hard and goes bad within 2 years. OEM is GENERALLY the best stuff.

[BassCliff]

Hey!


What's a "Henway"?


Sorry, I couldn't resist.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[rockford]

Fuel

If you need a clamp, you haven't got the best hose for your bike. With the right fit and material, it should never be necessary. As far as using fuel lines made for cars, I'd use them......on a car.

[argonsagas]

I would just ask for neoprene hose.

It does not matter what its package-label purpose might be as it is great for fuel lines and should be available at any automotive shop

[Nessism]

I agree with rockford, no clamps needed.

The clamps Suzuki used aren't really clamps at all, they don't pinch down on the tube like a hose clamp, they are more of a ring that keeps the tube from pulling off over the barb on the male fitting.