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GotRhythm

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Quick fuel line question
« on: April 07, 2008, 07:02:57 PM »
Hi all, I'm wondering what's the best setup for connecting the fuel lines to the petcock (I have the one with dual fuel lines). Whenever I go to pull my fuel tank and or carbs it's always a pain in the ass to get those little clips and fuel hoses off it's so tight in there...thx in advance.

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Re: Quick fuel line question
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2008, 07:07:45 PM »
I never used the clips....I stuck to tie wraps. Sure, ya gotta replace em when you cut the off but it was a heck of alot easier!

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Re: Quick fuel line question
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2008, 07:15:26 PM »
You can use small hose clamps in place of the clips too... ;)
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Re: Quick fuel line question
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2008, 07:32:37 PM »
I clamp the carb end, but leave the petcock end unclamped.  I've never had a problem.  I also replace the fuel lines every 2 years, so they tend to stay supple.  Motion Pro clear line works best and my local M/C shop stocks it!  Quarter-inch on the float bowl drains and 3/8 on the petcock.
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Re: Quick fuel line question
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2008, 09:56:02 PM »
Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on April 07, 2008, 07:32:37 PM
I clamp the carb end, but leave the petcock end unclamped. 

Ditto. My 550 has been this way for the past 22 years with no problems!   :P

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