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Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« on: December 03, 2008, 08:10:22 AM »
My CB350F didnt have these when i purchsed her.  Luckily, my carbs dont leak, but i'm replacing any bits and pieces which are missing. 

Do you know of a source to order lets say a 4'-5' length, or is there some alternative, which can be used that can withstand time/gasoline? 
...and those little 'omega' shaped retainer clippy things too!

Also, do any of you know the ID and OD of the original tubing?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 11:40:39 AM »
I would think most of that tubing is the same size or pretty close.  Since it is just overflows that do not have gas in them much, I just went to my local hardware store and found it there.  I have seen it on eBay for like a $25 rip-off just to have the Honda label.  I spent like $2 or less.
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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2008, 01:16:26 PM »
i think the carb overflow is like 3/8ths..you can get helix lines at like cycle gear or just google helix fuel lines...like 5 bucks for 5 feet... the fuel line is 1/4 inch i believe...you can get it in different colors too....clear, translucent blue, red, yellow etc...

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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2008, 06:43:23 AM »
I just took off the float bowl and took it to the hardware store to get the right size. 
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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2008, 08:26:17 AM »
I just took off the float bowl and took it to the hardware store to get the right size. 

That is just too easy, lol.
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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2008, 09:41:03 AM »
hardware
hardware
hardware store.
.99cents a foot or close ;)
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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2008, 11:12:34 AM »
auto parts store; windshield washer tubing or small vacuum line.  get 6 feet of it or more.
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Re: Carb overflow tubing - source & size
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2008, 12:07:53 PM »
thanks for all the responses fellas!
i'm on it..
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