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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: beRto on August 12, 2007, 09:09:22 PM

Title: New Fuel Lines
Post by: beRto on August 12, 2007, 09:09:22 PM
I've replaced my fuel lines with Suzuki 1/4" line.  The line I removed has a hard-ish plastic shell, but the new lines did not.  Is this something extra I need to purchase?  I guess it's some kind of heat shield in case the line gets near the engine block?

thanks.
Title: Re: New Fuel Lines
Post by: nastynate6695 on August 13, 2007, 06:48:14 AM
 i thinkg you are missing a couple sentenances there.. :dunno_white:..try to better clarify the problem and maybe you will be a ble to get some help on it...Right now i dont fully understand the problem..  something about the new gas line not fitting in where it should....
Title: Re: New Fuel Lines
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 13, 2007, 08:39:40 AM
Sounds complete to me...  :cookoo:

The parts you are asking about are a protective cover. If you buy the actuall parts (from suzuki for the GS specific) they come w/ it. But, if you just bought some general fuel line they wont have that extra covering.

In short, you dont need them.  :thumb: I have had some clear line I got from a board member and I have had no trouble w/ melting or anything  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Fuel Lines
Post by: beRto on August 13, 2007, 12:18:02 PM
I thought my post was pretty clear too.  Anyways, thanks for the reply.

I bought genuine Suzuki fuel line from a dealer, but I guess it was not GS500-specific because it did not have the protective "skin".  I'm glad to know that other have used bare lines without trouble.