jam911
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Post by jam911 on Aug 10, 2021 18:10:46 GMT 1
I have been sorting a few bits out on my bike and wanted to try it out after adding the new clutch cable , new original seat etc but when re fitting the tank one of my fuel pipes split. Easy I thought just get some pipe locally. So I went to the local German Swedish Parts place and got some 5 mm pipe and instantly returned it as it was cloth wrapped. As I wanted to use the bike asap I then got Amazon Prime to deliver some pipe, but after ordering it I looked at the reviews and it was absolute crap so I managed to cancel my order. Still no ride. So more research and I found that Yamaha Outboard pipe is the same so I ordered some 8 mm fuel pipe and this appeared today...stop laughing !! What the f**k is this and how it it 8mm pipe !!  9D9E96F9-5EE4-40D1-8958-DB7A4B8AA006_1_105_c by James Green, on Flickr Jesus how can it be so hard be get some rubber pipe !! And still no ride. So I have done what I should have done in the first place and asked Norbo for some... Note to self - Never go anywhere else for parts... BTW Anyone want an outboard fuel line 'cause I am f**ked if I know what I am going to do with it !! |
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Post by stusco on Aug 10, 2021 18:24:01 GMT 1
I always have a drama getting fuel pipe your lucky its not a gamma I think there is six or seven different sizes on each carb,then theres pipe clips
you can get it from fowlers
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 10, 2021 18:25:03 GMT 1
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Post by brigitte on Aug 10, 2021 18:34:35 GMT 1
Hello, this fuel hose is used to connect the engine with an external fuel cannister. The rubber ball is used to prime after connection. You could use it to steal fuel from an other vehicle. At least I would keep it for "you never know". Brigitte
Edit: If you have something with a diesel in it, you can use it to fill the fuel filter after changing.
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Post by beardy on Aug 10, 2021 20:28:16 GMT 1
I got 5mm cloth wrapped on mine. I actually got it from a motor factors. 10 metres of it. It’s been fine for the last couple of years.
Did you not like the idea of it?
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jam911
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Post by jam911 on Aug 10, 2021 22:03:37 GMT 1
The cloth wrap just looked wrong to me
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Post by JonW on Aug 11, 2021 0:18:33 GMT 1
1150mm, nice and cheap at fowlers: 90445-090F6
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Post by JonW on Aug 11, 2021 2:58:26 GMT 1
funnily enough when i first saw this post i thought it would be about how solid old rubber fuel pipe had become due to age... lol
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Post by bare on Aug 11, 2021 2:59:21 GMT 1
Home Depot 1/4" ID clear plastic tubing ...Pennies /foot.
Go wild! Buy a couple of $ worth :-)
Yess it does go hard by end of summer. Works fine, just first stages of embrittlement is all.
So what !? You bought lots... Fit a new piece.
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Post by JonW on Aug 11, 2021 4:45:53 GMT 1
Yes, but the yam stuff isnt exy and its fit and forget for a good few years at least.
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Post by mouse on Aug 11, 2021 6:46:54 GMT 1
Ebay, (as 'Midlife' says) genuine stuff is always on there.
Mouse
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 11, 2021 9:19:42 GMT 1
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jam911
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Post by jam911 on Aug 11, 2021 9:29:00 GMT 1
Thanks Rob
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Post by marrcel on Aug 12, 2021 9:23:10 GMT 1
Ariette dubble wall tube is stil flexible after 3 years of use.
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 12, 2021 11:23:37 GMT 1
Am I correct in thinking the LC fuel pipes are a different internal diameter to YPVS Reason I ask is I am fitting 31k carbs to my LC and the carb spigots look a little bigger. I am thinking issues if different from spigots on fuel tap. John |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 12, 2021 13:15:23 GMT 1
Am I correct in thinking the LC fuel pipes are a different internal diameter to YPVS Reason I ask is I am fitting 31k carbs to my LC and the carb spigots look a little bigger. I am thinking issues if different from spigots on fuel tap. John Yes, ypvs is 6mm ID Think it stretches over ok Steve |
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Post by jam911 on Aug 12, 2021 18:01:07 GMT 1
Sorted
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Post by jon on Aug 12, 2021 18:37:13 GMT 1
Am I correct in thinking the LC fuel pipes are a different internal diameter to YPVS Reason I ask is I am fitting 31k carbs to my LC and the carb spigots look a little bigger. I am thinking issues if different from spigots on fuel tap. John Yes, ypvs is 6mm ID Think it stretches over ok Steve That might explain why I had so much trouble getting the hose over the T piece and carbs. Jon |
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 12, 2021 19:48:45 GMT 1
I think i would sooner have the pipes a little tight on the carbs than loose at the tap
I'll start with the 5mm and see how we go
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 12, 2021 21:37:37 GMT 1
If you have any bother with 5mm hoses try soaking the ends in boiling water for a minute or two. Softens them up enough so you can get them on, then once cool it tightens up again.
Alex
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Post by marrcel on Aug 13, 2021 13:33:08 GMT 1
 Ariette dubble wall. After 4 years stil as flexible as new. |
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Post by bare on Aug 15, 2021 0:52:40 GMT 1
IF you want to play that game ? Buy Tygon fuel line, pretty well best there is .
Personally I prefer fresh line regardless of provenance..at start of each season.
A less than 5 min job..start to finish to replace . Not exactly a taxing chore.. is it?.
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