Which fuel line to use?

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  • DimitriT
    Forum Guru
    Past Site Supporter
    • Sep 2005
    • 9897
    • USA

    #1

    Which fuel line to use?

    Can someone provide a vendor and specs for the correct line to use? This is on a 82 GS550LZ.
  • cowboyup3371
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    • Apr 2010
    • 14007
    • In Ohio Now

    #2
    Your favorite Suzuki Parts House or PartsOutlaw.com; Yes, getting the stock hose for sale is the best option and you'll have enough left to do it again later when/if you want
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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    • Big T
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      • Mar 2005
      • 12414
      • West Slope, OR

      #3
      The OEM seems expensive, until you see that you get around 2 1/2 feet of it.
      I use it on all of my bikes
      It's the correct ID and OD, and doesn't require clamps
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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      • slayer61
        Forum Mentor
        • Jun 2018
        • 303
        • Stuck in Lodi, again

        #4
        Motion Pro fuel line without even thinking about it.
        Paul


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        • grcamna2
          Forum Mentor
          • Feb 2018
          • 758
          • Davis,CA.95616

          #5
          I've used Gates fuel line from Autozone before and it lasts for about 2 years,the size is 3/16"/5.5mm for a small motorcycle I had.
          The junk they're putting in fuel at the pumps really does eat-away at the rubber.. Oem will last.

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          • DimitriT
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            • Sep 2005
            • 9897
            • USA

            #6
            Looks like the OEM spec is 7mm ID and 10.2mm OD - you can probably get away with 1/4" ID line as 7mm is about .275" - it would be a bit tight.

            What do folks think of silicone rubber clear lines?

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            • bccap
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              • May 2011
              • 27430
              • Vancouver B.C.

              #7
              It's a long time ago but I remember my 750 matched up with a BMW car fuel line which was convenient because there was a dealership across the street.... Can't remember what I paid but I do remember it was the cheapest thing I ever bought from a car parts department ......

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              • Cipher
                Forum Sage
                • Mar 2016
                • 3129
                • Toronto Ontario

                #8
                Originally posted by DimitriT
                Looks like the OEM spec is 7mm ID and 10.2mm OD - you can probably get away with 1/4" ID line as 7mm is about .275" - it would be a bit tight.

                What do folks think of silicone rubber clear lines?
                I bought oem perfect fit twice the length needed was supplied.
                Why pretend to save by bosging?
                1983 GS 550 LD
                2009 BMW K1300s

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Cipher
                  I bought oem perfect fit twice the length needed was supplied.
                  Why pretend to save by bosging?
                  Hi Cipher, where did you purchase OEM fittings from ?

                  I'm also in Canada and am wondering if you have any recommended retailers for parts ?

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                  • Guest

                    #10
                    gs850-fueltank.jpg

                    https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/su...l-tank-model-d

                    Would #19 on this be the Fuel Line and #30 be the Vacuum Line ? Trying to order OEM from Partzilla ...

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                    • LAB3
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                      • Mar 2018
                      • 3524
                      • No fixed address

                      #11
                      Unless you're looking to win a prize at the Councours De Snoot Rally just walk into an auto parts store with your old one and ask them to cut off a piece of rubber gas line in that size, probably cost you less than a buck.
                      2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII (Current bike)
                      1982 GS450txz (former bike)

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                      • cowboyup3371
                        Forum LongTimer
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                        • Apr 2010
                        • 14007
                        • In Ohio Now

                        #12
                        The gas line available at the local auto parts store is too big to fit properly. Buy the proper hose from Suzuki and be done
                        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                        1981 GS550T - My First
                        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                        • Grimly
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                          • Sep 2012
                          • 5803
                          • Ireland

                          #13
                          Yebbut, beware buying new old stock fuel line, even though it might be genuine.
                          I did that a few years ago and it fell apart within a year.
                          Dave
                          '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
                          Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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