Topic: Tygon fuel line

[MCRider]

what so special about tygon?

i think tygon only makes stantard a google searched 5mm and nothing came up other than 3/16 ("5mm")

tygon is simply the best. overkill for sure, but what the heck. Most flexible, stays soft, resistat to everything, etc.

Sudco lists a gray with red stripe tygon in 5.5 (7/32) size.  Scroll down

http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html

[xsmooth69x]

what so special about tygon?

i think tygon only makes stantard a google searched 5mm and nothing came up other than 3/16 ("5mm")

tygon is simply the best. overkill for sure, but what the heck. Most flexible, stays soft, resistat to everything, etc.

Sudco lists a gray with red stripe tygon in 5.5 (7/32) size.  Scroll down

http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html

5mm is oem sized. why would you want a larger diameter hose?

[MCRider]

For our bikes 1970s era CBs, the OEM fuel line ID is 5.5 mm, (check a microfiche) converts to 7/32.  5 is too tight and if a cheap line is used it will split, or it will weld itself it the nipple.  1/4 inch is too big and usually needs to be held on with a clamp if used. Some 1/4 in is reproted to hang on by itself, that must be a tight 1/4 lucky.

[BobbyR]

3/16 or 5mm is great. One of the benefits of Tygon and Urethane is that they do self seal and usually have to be cut off. No coming loose from vibration and you can get into tight spots without fiddling with clamps. A quick slice with a razor blade and replace.

[CoachDoc]

what so special about tygon?

i think tygon only makes stantard a google searched 5mm and nothing came up other than 3/16 ("5mm")

tygon is simply the best. overkill for sure, but what the heck. Most flexible, stays soft, resistat to everything, etc.

Sudco lists a gray with red stripe tygon in 5.5 (7/32) size.  Scroll down

http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html

So how do you go about ordering from Sudco? I'm thinking they may be through distributors only.

[BobbyR]

I bought Tygon from a dealer that sells Farm Tractors, chainsaws, blowers etc. It was like $3.00 a ft. It should be easy to find at this type of power equip outfits.

[MCRider]

what so special about tygon?

i think tygon only makes stantard a google searched 5mm and nothing came up other than 3/16 ("5mm")

tygon is simply the best. overkill for sure, but what the heck. Most flexible, stays soft, resistat to everything, etc.

Sudco lists a gray with red stripe tygon in 5.5 (7/32) size.  Scroll down

http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html

So how do you go about ordering from Sudco? I'm thinking they may be through distributors only.

Their website is not conducive to retail, but they definitely do retail. That fuel line page doesn't seem tohave a return to home buttoon. Here is the home page:
http://sudco.com/

If you navigate around you'll find ordering instructions which are basically to call them; or fax or email if you provide all relevant info like part number, make model, price, payment info etc. A DIY job.

SUDCO's been around forever though and they have massive parts lists for restoration accessories of Jap bikes.

[70CB750]

3/16"  works for me.