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I'm going Fuel Line Crazy GS1000 78

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I pulled my tank and it pulled the fuel line from the main carb fuel intake port. Now I can't get the original line back on it. Plus the original line is so short I tried a longer line, but it's a tiny bit larger diameter than the original. I got it on with a clamp, but now it won't connect right to the in-line filter.

My bike has been dripping gas all night. I need to get this fixed. It seems like a simple problem, but the entire fuel line system is larger in diameter than standard "new" fuel line but slightly smaller than the alternative I found after going many places.

I could force a new type fuel line onto the port if I could get to it, but I can't. It's driving me crazy. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Use metric fuel lines, VW, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes all use thre same sizes we do, they have good quality hoses unlike the ill fitting crap sold in bike shops. You can put the hose on the carbs with a tube to hold the line straight, or even a long rod inside the line.
 
I recommend OE Suzuki fuel line. It's thin and stretchy, with a 7mm inside diameter. Automotive fuel line is designed for high pressure application and it much thicker and it requires a clamp and is hard to install. Also, clean your gas tank if it's dirty and loose the extra filter since they cause more problems than they solve.
 
I picked my fuel line up at NAPA. Use a long philips #2 screwdriver and put it into the tube, with about an inch open where you will connect to the carb.
Good Luck!
Lyle
 
Fuel Line

Fuel Line

I agree with Nessism on the fuel line. There is a distinct difference between the utomotive stuff and OE Suzuki hose.
 
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Here's what happened. I went to Napa, no joy. I search and search online with very little luck. Finally I found some auto line - a little thicker with a cloth outer - at a vintage VW site. It went on just fine. It's very flexible and all is well.

Thanks for the help. Once I know what size line to purchase it was just a matter of finding something that would work.


This is my 78 GS 1000
 
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