Topic: Clean oil lines?

[edwardmorris]

OK, the hose finally arrived today (was sent 3-day priority, took a LOT longer). I think the ferrule size is a bit too small. The -10AN is the correct size for the fittings, they go on almost effortlessly. However once the ferrule is on, its way too tight. I pushed the hardest I could and failed at this point. I'll either need to try with larger ferrules, or have the auto shop guys (bigger and stronger than me) to press them on. The ferrule size is so tight, it may not need crimping

[seanbarney41]

Did you try a little lube such as silicon spray or even a little oil?...vaseline?

[mrbreeze]

I tried years ago out in Wyoming to get Napa to build me some and they wouldn't do it because of the ends being metric. I just saw some cool ends from CycleX for the engine side. They take NPT fittings. Kind of pricey though...$40-50. When I get ready to do it I will get those and get some AN bungs welded onto the tank. Then just buy all the AN fittings & a roll of stainless hose and I'll be good to go for life. It may be pricey but I can always move it all to another bike if I sell mine (not planning to ever sell this one though).

[edwardmorris]

Did you try a little lube such as silicon spray or even a little oil?...vaseline?

Yep, oil is how I got them in that far, wish I had some hulk powers 

[edwardmorris]

Sorry bumping this after a while. I had left this alone after a few set backs, but I did eventually get me a set done. Had to step up on the ferrule size by one and all worked out except for the crimping, its just too odd a size so I gave up and had a hydraulic shop crimp them on. Managed that by being vague and saying they were 0psi oil lines for an old motor

[mrbreeze]

We need to tie these 2 posts together.

[mrbreeze]

Never mind! I see you took care of it! Refer to the "what did you get for your bike" thread started by Timbo.