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17 Jul 2006 09:08 #62600 by pistolpete
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Can I use vinyl tubbing from the hardware store as fuel line, or will the gas break it down too fast? I already bought the black fuel line from the autoparts store, but would kind of like somthing transparent.


Also, what vent lines should I run? I assume carb-overflow should go out under the bike, but what about the bowl vent?



Thanks

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17 Jul 2006 09:14 #62602 by fastestz1
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i use clear fuel line on all my bikes,i get it from DENNIS KIRK its cheap.

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17 Jul 2006 09:16 #62603 by SuperTrey
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I bought some really cool blue transparent fuel line from my local aftermarket parts shop. I don't know what it is made of though it is designated as fuel line. It also has "parts unlimited" on it, which is a big aftermarket parts outfit. Look at this link street.parts-unlimited.com/10/1315/2497968

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17 Jul 2006 11:16 #62643 by RonKZ650
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Clear vinyl line from the hardware store will not last more than a couple days as fuel line. You can use clear line, but has to be made for use with gas and hardware store stuff isn't

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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17 Jul 2006 12:37 #62677 by wiredgeorge
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If you buy the hardware hose used for water, you might want to pick up a good large capacity fire extinguisher rated for use on petroleum fires...

You might want to buy something that is DOT approved for fuel line use... like at an autoparts store. I buy ugly black stuff as it is the most durable and once it starts to get nasty inside, it still looks like the ugly black stuff. If you get see-through hose, not matter how spiffy when new, it will look cruddy inside after awhile.

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17 Jul 2006 15:38 #62709 by wireman
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wiredgeorge wrote:

If you buy the hardware hose used for water, you might want to pick up a good large capacity fire extinguisher rated for use on petroleum fires...

You might want to buy something that is DOT approved for fuel line use... like at an autoparts store. I buy ugly black stuff as it is the most durable and once it starts to get nasty inside, it still looks like the ugly black stuff. If you get see-through hose, not matter how spiffy when new, it will look cruddy inside after awhile.

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17 Jul 2006 19:23 - 03 Dec 2008 18:48 #62756 by JMKZHI
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18 Jul 2006 14:04 #62950 by pistolpete
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That's what I thought, just checking as I did use the vinyl line for my carb float tool and didn't see it break down. My fuel filters are clear, so it isn't all bad.

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20 Jul 2006 17:40 #63484 by KawasakiJockey
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I use the clear vinyl fuel line on the z1r. Its been about 3 yrs. Bought the roll at Home Depot for 4 bucks I think. As long as there is fuel in the line it works fine. If you drain the line it becomes hard and brittle. Pliable with fuel in it. Needless to say, I put on a new pc. everytime I have to disconnect it.

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20 Jul 2006 17:55 #63486 by arobsum
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i too use the clear line. put a zip-tie on the ends, because they tend to get stiff and the zip-tie will ensure a snug fit. other than that, it works fine.

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