vinyl fuel line?

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

Post edited by: pistolpete, at: 2006/07/17 12:14

i use clear fuel line on all my bikes,i get it from DENNIS KIRK its cheap.

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

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

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.

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.

del

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.

thanks

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.

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.