Fuel Line Size

[Steve]

Thanks for the update Steve. I remember the hose lasted for several different bikes, including some friends bikes. Suzuki is very generous with the hose.

No problem, Ed.

For the record, Boulevard Suzuki (now Parts Outlaw) sells it for $12.37.

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[GSX1000E]

This part number?

http://partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/partsearch/suzuki

Or this one?

http://partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/partsearch/suzuki

Hint: One of them is used as a water drain hose and one of them is used on carburetors.

Which would YOU use on your carburetor?

[Nessism]

Both look long enough for "several" bikes.

[Steve]

This part number?

http://partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/partsearch/suzuki

Or this one?

http://partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/partsearch/suzuki

Hint: One of them is used as a water drain hose and one of them is used on carburetors.

Which would YOU use on your carburetor?

The first one is the fuel hose. The second one is a 6.5mm hose, and is not the proper hose for the fuel line.

And, if you open up that package, you will find 2 meters of hose (80 inches) in there.

Both look long enough for "several" bikes.

True enough, but only the first one is the proper one.

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[srg]

For the record, Boulevard Suzuki (now Parts Outlaw) sells it for $12.37.

G&S Suzuki is cheaper for everything, I dunno why nobody on here uses them :-P

Thanks guys!

[wymple]

1/4 inch is 6.35mm, so close to 7mm that it's insignificant. 5/16 is larger and requires clamps for sure. 1/4 is a nice tight fit. I like it better than the 7mm.

[Steve]

G&S Suzuki is cheaper for everything, I dunno why nobody on here uses them :-P

I used to use them ALL THE TIME. Some of the guys might have even gotten tired of me praising them all the time.

Then I got shafted on a couple of orders. Called to check the status of an order, was told that everything was there, would be sent out the next day. I asked them if I were to pay the extra, would they ship it out that day, for next-day delivery. They said, "yeah, no problem". It was THREE DAYS before I got the stuff. I called on the second day to see what happened. The guy I talked to said that they had shipped it that day (the second day) for next-day delivery, not the day I had asked for. Since they had, indeed, spent the extra for next-day shipping, they were not interested in refunding my money. Since then, even though Beau (the parts manager) has assured me personal service, I have not returned.

I get better communication at all points of the process from Parts Outlaw, and that is worth the couple bucks extra for the order.

1/4 inch is 6.35mm, so close to 7mm that it's insignificant. 5/16 is larger and requires clamps for sure. 1/4 is a nice tight fit. I like it better than the 7mm.

Tight is nice, but the only 1/4 inch fuel line you can get from any local stores is reinforced, heavy-duty hose for pressurized fuel systems, and it is that much harder to try to stretch over the fittings.

Continue with your 1/4" hose, if you wish, but if you ever try the real stuff, you will also become a believer.

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[srg]

1/4 inch is 6.35mm, so close to 7mm that it's insignificant. 5/16 is larger and requires clamps for sure. 1/4 is a nice tight fit. I like it better than the 7mm.

Would 1/4" starve the carbs at WOT and/or highway speeds?

[Steve]

Would 1/4" starve the carbs at WOT and/or highway speeds?

Not with any stock GS.

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[srg]

So I really wanted clear fuel line. I happened to stumble upon this:

"Crack-Resistant Tubing Made with Teflon? ? PFA"

http://www.mcmaster.com/#5733k77/=rsxpl5

It's 7mm ID (9mm OD). Temp Range: -320? to 500? F. Chemically compatible with gasoline.

What do you guys think? It's slightly expensive, almost $30 for 5 feet of it. But I really want clear fuel line :-x

[chuck hahn]

I go to Orelleys and on the blister cards thing for small engines is fuel line thats absolutely perfect for the fuel nipples and its like 2 FT for cheap. OK..so I just saw you want clear...its not but its good line. Kinda a clear/ matte finish i would call it.

[Nessism]

So I really wanted clear fuel line. I happened to stumble upon this:

"Crack-Resistant Tubing Made with Teflon? ? PFA"

http://www.mcmaster.com/#5733k77/=rsxpl5

It's 7mm ID (9mm OD). Temp Range: -320? to 500? F. Chemically compatible with gasoline.

What do you guys think? It's slightly expensive, almost $30 for 5 feet of it. But I really want clear fuel line :-x

Compatibility chart shows gasoline is okay. Post a review if you give it a go.

[Guest]

@srg

How'd the clear fuel line for McMaster Carr work out

I am looking into some 7mm clear fuel line too

thanks

[Steve]

WOW, there is nothing like resurrecting a thread that is over three years old.

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[Nessism]

WOW, there is nothing like resurrecting a thread that is over three years old.

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It's a good thing. Bringing back an old thread means that someone is searching for info.