frank3195 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 3rd gen newbie what do you do with the discontinued fuel lines going from tank to fuel pump and what are some good aftermarket parts suppliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jefferson Posted September 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2021 I had the same issue and David Silver spares saved me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted September 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2021 Available in different diameters. Use the section that is needed. Reasonable wall thickness, not normal weird auto parts store stuff. https://www.amazon.com/16-Universal-Molded-Fuel-Line/dp/B07G2ZWGRG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=formed+fuel+line&qid=1632162925&sr=8-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted September 21, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted September 21, 2021 23 hours ago, Captain 80s said: Available in different diameters. Use the section that is needed. Reasonable wall thickness, not normal weird auto parts store stuff. https://www.amazon.com/16-Universal-Molded-Fuel-Line/dp/B07G2ZWGRG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=formed+fuel+line&qid=1632162925&sr=8-4 Thanks for that one Captain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted September 21, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted September 21, 2021 I generally get 3/8" ID polyurethane clear tubing from someplace like Aircraft Spruce, and couple that with 3/8" stainless steel barbed beer line fittings (see www.kegworks.com), which are available in bends--including a 180-degree bend which allows you to avoid having a long, lazy loop of tubing going from the RHS of the petcock to the LHS of the rear subframe. Unlike PVC tubing, polyurethane (aka Tygon) tubing shouldn't get damaged by fuel. And the barbed stainless beer line fittings mean you (probably) don't need annoying hose clamps... Ciao, JZH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgenred Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I actually bought 3rd gen lines from over seas. I have a few bikes so i bought a handful. I will share the link. (my usual profile is taglicious but cant reset my login) Standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgenred Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I did the amazon thing, i tried piecing one together, i didnt like any 🤮. http://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/ BOOM found it in my email info@motorcyclespareparts.eu 16956MT4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jefferson Posted September 25, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted September 25, 2021 I used one of those hoses with all the angles in it and made a piece using the 180. Still on the bike, but have a new piece from David Silver spares when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted October 4, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted October 4, 2021 Kurt!! How Have you been? Still over there in the West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted October 9, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 12:57 PM, JZH said: I generally get 3/8" ID polyurethane clear tubing from someplace like Aircraft Spruce, and couple that with 3/8" stainless steel barbed beer line fittings (see www.kegworks.com), which are available in bends--including a 180-degree bend which allows you to avoid having a long, lazy loop of tubing going from the RHS of the petcock to the LHS of the rear subframe. Unlike PVC tubing, polyurethane (aka Tygon) tubing shouldn't get damaged by fuel. And the barbed stainless beer line fittings mean you (probably) don't need annoying hose clamps... Ciao, JZH Dude! Brilliant! My stainless is on the way. Tygon works? Awesome. Always a ton of help on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted October 10, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted October 10, 2021 I use normal Gates fuel line for runs that aren't super twisty. Bought a 25ft spool. Set for life. If I have any tricky bends like 180's, I use stainless pipe and a pipe bender. The clear plastic fuel line seems good in a pinch, but I don't feel it will hold up as well as true fuel line will. Motion Pro sells some very nice (but expensive) fuel line that can do tight bend radii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted October 11, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2021 Also good advice. Thanks Yoshi. I have been off of here for so long, because not having my VFR was just heartbreaking. Good to be riding again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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