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  • #16
    PET (PETE) is what soda bottles and plastic liquor bottles are made of. I have used the same plastic PET whiskey bottle for a year or so as auxiliary tank for syncing carbs without problems.
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    • #17
      Plastic "T"

      I just bought the cheap vacuum "T's" at the auto parts that come in those little multi size packs. Been on the bike about 8 months so far and holding. I do keep an eye on them, and you could go to a bike shop and get the OEM plastic "T's" to be sure
      1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
      1980 XS1100 Special
      1990 V Max
      1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
      1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
      1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
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      • #18
        I think the BRASS BARB 1/4 INCH ID TEE FITTING was about $2-3 at Ace Hardware. Is that too much?
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        • #19
          $$

          Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
          I think the BRASS BARB 1/4 INCH ID TEE FITTING was about $2-3 at Ace Hardware. Is that too much?
          You would probably pay that much for plastic at a bike shop I would suggest you tie them where vibration won't ware a hole in a carb part over time
          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
          1980 XS1100 Special
          1990 V Max
          1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
          1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
          1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
          1974 CB750-Four



          Past/pres Car's
          1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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          • #20
            I went to US plastics on line and got some Y fittings they were much better than the tee for line route. they have been in there your 5 years with no issues.
            wingnut
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            • #21
              "y"

              Originally posted by wingnut View Post
              I went to US plastics on line and got some Y fittings they were much better than the tee for line route. they have been in there your 5 years with no issues.
              Guess you are talking about these

              http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/def...arentcatid=969

              Same kind of stuff I got at AutoZone, just didn't have to waite I used a "Y" for the Pingel "inlet". You could us a "Y" for the outlet also, but I have two inline filters between the Pingel "outlet" and the two carb "inlets" so the "T" and two ellbows worked better for me
              1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
              1980 XS1100 Special
              1990 V Max
              1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
              1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
              1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
              1974 CB750-Four



              Past/pres Car's
              1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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              • #22
                That link shows polypropylene. I think that petroleum industry standards for oil and gas lines are usually HDPE which is high density polyethylene. I saw that link on the page...

                Heck, I would go with brass if I could find the right fittings!
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                Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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                • #23
                  ACe

                  Originally posted by skids View Post
                  That link shows polypropylene. I think that petroleum industry standards for oil and gas lines are usually HDPE which is high density polyethylene. I saw that link on the page...

                  Heck, I would go with brass if I could find the right fittings!
                  jetme said Ace has them in brass for a couple bucks each
                  1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                  1980 XS1100 Special
                  1990 V Max
                  1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                  1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                  1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                  1974 CB750-Four



                  Past/pres Car's
                  1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                  • #24
                    Whatever plastic crap those filters I bought from Mikes XS were made out of did not withstand use with gasoline. Damn near burned one of my bikes down due to that filter.
                    Heat is another issue with plastic Tee's in that they will get warm enough behind that engine to distort is made of the wrong stuff. Again I point to the Mikes XS filters as they actually deformed from the engine heat.
                    Plastic is not plastic in all cases. Be sure if not using brass to find out before a mishap if they are gasoline suitable.
                    2-79 XS1100 SF
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                    • #25
                      Filters?

                      Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                      Whatever plastic crap those filters I bought from Mikes XS were made out of did not withstand use with gasoline. Damn near burned one of my bikes down due to that filter.
                      Heat is another issue with plastic Tee's in that they will get warm enough behind that engine to distort is made of the wrong stuff. Again I point to the Mikes XS filters as they actually deformed from the engine heat.
                      Plastic is not plastic in all cases. Be sure if not using brass to find out before a mishap if they are gasoline suitable.
                      What filters did you get form mikes that failed? Were they close to heat, or just gas ate them
                      1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                      1980 XS1100 Special
                      1990 V Max
                      1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                      1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                      1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                      1974 CB750-Four



                      Past/pres Car's
                      1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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