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What size fuel line do I need for a 80SG? Where does everyone get the fuel line?
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Bill
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Bill
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Your best bet is tygon, the yellow stuff. I believe the inside diameter is 1/4". The black rubber fuel line gets brittle and has a tendency to kink. Tygon is ethanol safe, the right size, and transparent for easy inspection. You can get a 10' section on eBay for about $15 USD. Advanced auto also sells the good line, but only in short cuts. They advertise it for use with lawnmowers but it's the right id and is ethanol safe.
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I switched to tygon lines and never looked back.
It is so much easier to work with and doesn't harden when cold like regular rubber lines making it much easier to work during winter. It seals up and holds well and I haven't felt the need for any additional clamps, which is convenient for roadside repairs.
I've considered putting my octy back on to see if the lines make hose routing easier.Last edited by Prothec; 05-31-2015, 07:25 AM.82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
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Motion Pro Premium fuel line is what I'm using. It stays pliable. It's a bit pricey. It comes black, grey, or clear.
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/12-0053/Marty (in Mississippi)
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+1 on the Motion Pro line. I had problems with Tygon, and have not gone back to it. ALL auto fuel line is WRONG for the bikes! The wall is too thick, and it will not bend or fit in the places it needs to. The Motion pro works for me, and it will last as well as any other line, about five years.Ray Matteis
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What kind of problems have you had with Tygon? What should those of us who use it look out for?Originally posted by DiverRay View Post
As I understand it, Tygon is still a vinyl material, just that it lasts many times longer than standard vinyl tubing.
At $6/ft + $6.50 shipping for fuel line seems pretty steep compared to $1.70/ft for Tygon with free shipping. Is the product really ultra premium to match the ultra premium price? I'm just curious what the benefits are.
Do you use clamps, or does the MP fuel line stay in place well?82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
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It stays in place, but I use clamps. Yes, it's worth every penny!Marty (in Mississippi)
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I bought about 10 ft Tygon several years ago and still have a ton. It lasts and clear makes it easy to see flow.
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The downside is that it gets a bit brittle over time and cracks. The pluses are that you can see the cracks, it doesn't shed bits into the carbs, and it is easy to work. Just plan on changing it every few years and you are golden."Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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I too would like to know what problems you had with tygon. I have never had an issue and I have had the same tygon lines on for over 3 years without issue.Originally posted by DiverRay View PostNathan
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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
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See LoHo's comment. I had it harden up and crack after about 18 months. I used it on the '79, but went to something else because of the problems. I now use the MotionPro line on everything with the XS...
It may be the crap they call gas here, or the weather, or who knows what...Ray Matteis
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