fuel lines. do i need new/better ones???

[905mike]

my fuel lines look like clear plastic tubes.
should i be lookin' to get some shiny metal-jacketed fuel lines? is there a benefit to 'upgrade'?

[beRto]

my fuel lines look like clear plastic tubes.
should i be lookin' to get some shiny metal-jacketed fuel lines? is there a benefit to 'upgrade'?

I have never hear of shiny metal-jacketed fuel lines; sounds fancy!    From a technical standpoint, standard fuel lines are sufficient. You should make sure that the clear plastic lines you are currently using are compatible with gasoline. Otherwise, replace them with standard fuel line (usually black and clearly labelled as fuel line).

If you like the clear line, you can buy a gasoline-compatible material that is not expensive (I think it is called Tygon, but search the forum to be sure).

[SIKDMAX]

Just redid all mine on my bike - correct sized Tygon, gasoline compatible.  I have about 15 or 20 feet left if a few of you guys need some.  PM me

Heres a pic I have of it.....

[905mike]

yeah, i think they are fuel lines reinforced with stainless-steel 'braided' that some bikes have.
thanks for the responss ....
tho i now notice that i am missing a clamp on one of the lines out of the PRI-RES-ON valve assembly....
guess i should get one on there soon, eh?

[beRto]

yeah, i think they are fuel lines reinforced with stainless-steel 'braided' that some bikes have.
thanks for the responss ....
tho i now notice that i am missing a clamp on one of the lines out of the PRI-RES-ON valve assembly....
guess i should get one on there soon, eh?

I may be wrong, but I don't recall any clamps on the fuel lines attached to the frame-mounted petcock.

[ben2go]

Braided stainless steel lines are to thick and won't fitt side by side on the tank petcock.The PO of my bike had used standard automotive 5/16 fuel line and hose clamps.What a pain in the a$$ that was,especially trying to get them on the petcock.I now use either tygon,pvc,or vinyl tubing in the clear color.It is safe for use with chemicals.The pvc and vinyl tubing can be found at hardware stores, home improvement centers, Tractor Supply, and other stores dealing in home repair.I use 1/4 inch and it's a tight fit and doesn't need hose clamps.5/16 inch hose would probably work since the bikes fittings have a bulb to help hold the tubing on.

[lewismug]

My fuel lines have the little spring clamps holding them to the frame mounted petcock.

[VSG]

I recommend tygon as well.  the tube wall is thin so it's much easier to slip over the nozzles than the reinforced tubing.  But it's on there snug enough to not need a clamp.

[astroaru]

Braided stainless steel lines are to thick and won't fitt side by side on the tank petcock.The PO of my bike had used standard automotive 5/16 fuel line and hose clamps.What a pain in the a$$ that was,especially trying to get them on the petcock.I now use either tygon,pvc,or vinyl tubing in the clear color.It is safe for use with chemicals.The pvc and vinyl tubing can be found at hardware stores, home improvement centers, Tractor Supply, and other stores dealing in home repair.I use 1/4 inch and it's a tight fit and doesn't need hose clamps.5/16 inch hose would probably work since the bikes fittings have a bulb to help hold the tubing on.

does that mean that the braided ss lines are an overkill for the GS. They cost 20 bucks for 2.5 feet. 
I would like to go with the clear ones that "sikdmax" has as long as I am sure that it is safe for the kind of pressures the tube deals with.

Sikdmax: is that a 5/16 or a 1/4? How long have you been using it?

[ben2go]

Braided stainless steel lines are to thick and won't fitt side by side on the tank petcock.The PO of my bike had used standard automotive 5/16 fuel line and hose clamps.What a pain in the a$$ that was,especially trying to get them on the petcock.I now use either tygon,pvc,or vinyl tubing in the clear color.It is safe for use with chemicals.The pvc and vinyl tubing can be found at hardware stores, home improvement centers, Tractor Supply, and other stores dealing in home repair.I use 1/4 inch and it's a tight fit and doesn't need hose clamps.5/16 inch hose would probably work since the bikes fittings have a bulb to help hold the tubing on.

does that mean that the braided ss lines are an overkill for the GS. They cost 20 bucks for 2.5 feet. 
I would like to go with the clear ones that "sikdmax" has as long as I am sure that it is safe for the kind of pressures the tube deals with.

Sikdmax: is that a 5/16 or a 1/4? How long have you been using it?

No pressure in the fuel lines.Stainless lines are to big around to fit side by side on the tank petcock.I have clear vinyl lines.I am using 1/4.They are very tight.I don't use clamps.

[wildbill]

My fuel lines have the little spring clamps holding them to the frame mounted petcock.

I belive thats what comes from the factory, my fuel liens were like that too. I replaced my 13year old fuel lines with some fresh ones from pep boys, cut em a lil longer than stock which IMHO are just a tad short for the setup. Used beefier spring clamps too.

[kml.krk]

Just redid all mine on my bike - correct sized Tygon, gasoline compatible.  I have about 15 or 20 feet left if a few of you guys need some.  PM me

Heres a pic I have of it.....
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sent you a PM
thanks
Kamel