Worn tube on leftside fuel petcock

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  • Korr
    XStremely XSive
    • Jul 2008
    • 293
    • Torrance, CA

    #1

    Worn tube on leftside fuel petcock

    Hi guys It looks like the big tube connecting to the leftside fuel petcock is so worn that is is slowly leaking. I was wondering what my options are for fixing it. If a new tube any idea what size it is? What about some kind of sealant is there such a thing? here is the picture. Erm i think i will just replace them all.

    1978 XS1100E Standard
    Kerker Exhaust
    Tkat Fork Brace

    On Hold
    TopCat S.O.F.A. + Fuse Block
    Mike's XS Pod FIlters
  • DiverRay
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 7608
    • Star, IDAHO

    #2
    That "tube" is a press fit. It should NOT be leaking. Easy fix would be some fuel tank sealer from an auto parts store. About $7.00 and works well. Second fix is replace the fuel petcock. Hard to find, and probably $25 to $50, depending.
    I would start with the sealer, and make sure you have the proper MOTORCYCLE fuel hoses on the bike.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • Korr
      XStremely XSive
      • Jul 2008
      • 293
      • Torrance, CA

      #3
      oh thankgod, i took a guess at kragen on the size and got one that fit, for vacuum lines so it should be strong enough. they all look like they are about to crack so i need to replace them.
      1978 XS1100E Standard
      Kerker Exhaust
      Tkat Fork Brace

      On Hold
      TopCat S.O.F.A. + Fuse Block
      Mike's XS Pod FIlters

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      • DiverRay
        Moderator
        • Nov 2004
        • 7608
        • Star, IDAHO

        #4
        If you are talking about the fuel line, DO NOT USE VACUUM LINE!!!! VERY BAD things WILL happen! Get 1/4" fuel line from a motorcycle shop, or use the "lawn mower" line from Home Depo. You NEED to use fuel line for the flexible lines, and it NEEDS to be a THIN WALL fuel line.
        If you are at work, go to Road Rider and get some new line.
        Ray Matteis
        KE6NHG
        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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        • Ivan
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Jul 2008
          • 2524
          • Hutchinson KS

          #5
          +1 on not using vacuum line. it doesn't like gasoline at all. It gets very hard and shrinks. Then it gets brittle, and breaks.
          Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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          • TopCatGr58
            Administrator
            • Jul 2002
            • 12650
            • Portsmouth, Va.

            #6
            What Ray said!!

            What that thing is in the upper right corner of your picture is an INLINE fuel filter, cone style, however I think it might be on backwards, check the direction of fuel flow arrow that's on it, and make sure it's pointing towards the carbs. The filter is shaped like a cone, and folks think they should put the cone towards the carbs, but it's actually the other way....IIRC!
            T.C.
            T. C. Gresham
            81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
            79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
            History shows again and again,
            How nature points out the folly of men!

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