Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible? - SV650.org

andrewsmith · 08-01-12, 06:39 PM

As per the title, is it possible or is the good ol' rubber hose a better idea?

Just thinking out loud as mine are going to fall apart when a take them off

Sid Squid · 08-01-12, 06:45 PM

Yes, but unless it's a pressurised line there's no point.

Remind me - have you got a Pointy or a Curvy?

andrewsmith · 08-01-12, 06:47 PM

Curvy Sid

Sid Squid · 08-01-12, 11:26 PM

In that case there's definately no advantage except the 'bling' factor, but it'll be hard to see that under the tank.

embee · 08-01-12, 11:48 PM

Just make sure it's proper fuel compatible hose (sorry if it's grannies and eggs etc).

For interest, you'll see some hose described as being for "in tank" use, the difference is that "normal" fuel hose for use in air usually has an outer material which has better weathering/ozone/UV resistance than that used for the liner, but it isn't actually fuel resistant so can't be used when immersed in fuel.

andrewsmith · 08-01-12, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

In that case there's definately no advantage except the 'bling' factor, but it'll be hard to see that under the tank.

Champion Sid
I'll stick with the rubber hose as I ain't going for the bandit look.

Would the be any advantage on a fuel injected motor?

08-01-12, 06:39 PM	#1
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible? As per the title, is it possible or is the good ol' rubber hose a better idea? Just thinking out loud as mine are going to fall apart when a take them off __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

08-01-12, 06:45 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible Yes, but unless it's a pressurised line there's no point. Remind me - have you got a Pointy or a Curvy? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

08-01-12, 06:47 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible? Curvy Sid __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

08-01-12, 11:26 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible? In that case there's definately no advantage except the 'bling' factor, but it'll be hard to see that under the tank. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

08-01-12, 11:48 PM	#5
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Re: Replacing Fuel lines for braided line- is it possible? Just make sure it's proper fuel compatible hose (sorry if it's grannies and eggs etc). For interest, you'll see some hose described as being for "in tank" use, the difference is that "normal" fuel hose for use in air usually has an outer material which has better weathering/ozone/UV resistance than that used for the liner, but it isn't actually fuel resistant so can't be used when immersed in fuel. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

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