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I dislike posting little stuff, but im at work and cant remember the size fuel line we use.... going to purchase some off Fleabay in a few minutes, what size do our beasts use? what about vacuum line? Thanks!!!
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'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
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Fuel line is 1/4\"
Vacuum is 1/8\"
But the way things have been going for me lately I could be totally wrong on those numbers!Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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It's 1/4" ID single walled fuel line. The OD is smaller than regular auto type 1/4" diameter.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Get 3/16 Tygon. It'll go on, no clamps needed. Stays flexible a long time.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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+1 to that! Tygon is the way to go. Expensive ($2/foot), but worth it.Originally posted by Poprock View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Tygon
I found 3/16 ID, 5/16 OD Tygon on Line. Is that the size we need? I have always used 1/4 inch automotive fuel line. But have had problems with it deteriorating, cracking, and leaking in the Las Vegas heat. But I have heard good things about Tygon and would like to try it. ThanksTomComment
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Yep, that's it! Yellow-colored stuff. Really flexible, and single-walled so it won't crumble like the automotive stuff. It amazes me how that black stuff stands up for so long (decades) in a car engine, but one summer will kill it on a bike!Originally posted by LVTom View Post
1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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+1+ on the 3/16! It's a little work to get on, but it stays on well, seals well and it won't leak. Last week I replaced a small section of 1/4" tygon with the 3/16. Immediately dried up a seep and gas fumes. I keep some in the side box all the time, JIC.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Gas Line Souce
Thanks for your help. I went on line again and had a little problem finding a source that would ship by the foot(This tubing comes in 50 foot rolls). The ones I did had exorbident shipping and handling fees. I did find a place at usplastics.com that sold it to me by the foot for $1.05 per foot. My order of 10 feet had a shipping charge of $4.95. This may help someone down the road looking for this tubing.TomComment
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