Cheaper/better alternative to stock fuel lines?

[dankamus]

I had to replace the stock lines when I bought my bike a couple of years ago. I went stock b/c the thicker walled fuel lines sold at parts stores wouldn't fit where the stock lines go. For my hard earned money I got a whole two years out of the dealer fuel lines.

Rather than buy more garbage stock lines I hope someone can direct me to an alternative that will fit, and hopefully last longer!

[dinkydonuts]

This one has worked well for me. It is ethanol resistant too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZJH6W/ref=wms_ohs_product_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[robfriedenberger]

Right now I've been running clear fuel line from lowes home improvement, its a tight fit but it works grate and it also allows you to view fuel flow. I think i got a spool of 10' for $5-10 it was cheap. Its not in need of replacement but it will be replaced this winter when I do my overhauls. 

[The Buddha]

Look for tygon fuel line on ebay. There is a guy called "fuellineguy" that I bought from that I thought was good.
Now most of these modern materials (tygon, silicone etc etc) are pretty good in gas resistance, but they dont measure up when it comes to UV resistance.
If you park outside - you may want to install a sheild of some kind on them. But On a bike where the fuel line is concealed, they work great forever.
Cool.
Buddha..

[AnonRider]

silly question but; how do you know when to replace the fuel line?

[dankamus]

silly question but; how do you know when to replace the fuel line?

In my case they lines were dry rotted from being left in the sun and were either leaking when I got the bike or fell apart when I started trying to fix something else. I don't remember.

As long as the lines are still flexible and aren't starting to crack or become brittle they are fine. Also, I've never seen fuel lines do this (some may) but radiator hoses will deteriorate internally so that the outside looks fine but if you squeeze them they'll feel "crunchy" inside.

[dankamus]

Thanks, for all the suggestions. I'd never thought to use the clear line from lowes. What's bad is we use the tygon fuel lines at my work (for an unrelated application) and that never occurred to me either.

[robfriedenberger]

Factory fuel lines are black...Mine were gray  I figured eh bleached from the sun maybe so I when to pull the tank for an unrelated job and turns out when they are hard and rotted they snap like glass. They are cheap and should be inspected and replaced every 2 years or 4k miles. I think they can go well over that depending on weather, but its just simple and easy when checking valves/cleaning air filter.