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« on: September 27, 2013, 02:42:52 PM » |
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What size fuel line do I need 3/8 or 5/16
Shortleg[Dave]
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sawdustar
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2013, 03:55:44 PM » |
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5/16" will be a snug fit and 3/8" could be enough to truly require a clamp to hold it in place. Heck, I'm new here...so what do I know.  |
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Thank You,
Dennis
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pocobubba
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2013, 05:04:15 PM » |
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Dave , I used 5/16 when I did my desmog because of the tight fit.
I don't notice any problems with fuel restriction . If you go to the dealer or check on line you can get the proper metric size.
Pocobubba {David}
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2013, 06:49:40 PM » |
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8mm. Check around, it's available.  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2013, 07:11:36 PM » |
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8mm. Check around, it's available. Isn't 8 mm 5/16? |
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2013, 08:38:04 PM » |
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8mm. Check around, it's available. Isn't 8 mm 5/16? Very close but just enough difference to feel it on a barb style fitting. 5/16 goes on a bit hard while 3/8 slips over an 8mm barb fitting fairly easy. |
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'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2013, 10:39:38 AM » |
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8mm is a touch larger at 0.3150 in versus 0.3125 in for 5/16
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2013, 03:11:24 PM » |
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Use some 5/16" and spray some alcohol on the fitting before trying to slip it on. Makes moving rubber on metal move real slick, dries with no residue.
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2013, 06:00:57 AM » |
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one mm is .03937 , 8 mm is exactly .31496 so yes slightly larger than 5/16 @ .3125 or 2.4 thousandths . Dont know how you could tell any difference.
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