small carb hoses

hey all, I just started to disassemble my carbs (kz650) for cleaning. I was wondering about those little hoses that connect the carbs to each other on the bottom (about 2" long with an ID of about 1/8"), sorry I don't know what they are called.

Anyway those little wire hose clamps are miserable to work with. And my hoses are quite hard. Do any of you guys use different hose clamps? And how about the hoses do you typically replace them during a rebuild?

thanks

The little hoses you refer to are the interconnect hoses for the accelerator pump system. Sounds like you need a factory shop manual before attempting to rebuild the carburetors yourself because if the accelerator pump system isn't working as it should, the performance of your carburetors will be terrible. Do take the time to ensure the pump system is working as it should. A lot of the internal passageways are very fine and easily clog up.

We replace those hoses when rebuilding your style carburetors and do not use clamps as the replacement hoses fit very tightly and don't leak.