Non-factory options for fuel line T-hose

[Krohsis]

I'm replacing all the fuel lines on the bike. I was going to order the circled piece, but they want 48.00 for it. Have any of you come up with a good option? Looking at brass t-fitting, but concerned it may be too large.

I figured someone may have come up with a good fix, and rather than me try to reinvent something, maybe I can get some ideas.

 

[Fire-medic]

I suspect you could weld together something from steel brake line of an appropriate size and use rubber lengths to connect it to the carburetor gas spigots. Maybe a pressure-rated T-fitting, like those brass junction blocks, which are used in brake systems?

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in...MIi_PlrZPjgwMVS6paBR1ozgLMEAQYAyABEgL-VvD_BwE

Cut the double-male threaded pipe in-two. Insert them in the T-block on either side. Use this one below to give you a stub-out for the gas supply in.



1/4" MPT X 1/4" FPT

Short lengths of rubber hose, and spring clamps, not serrated hose clamps, which tend to cut the rubber.

A bit on the heavy side, but no welding needed.

Someone who's good silver-soldering could probably make an acceptable substitute for the OEM rubber T.

 

[MaxMidnight]

IMO it's best to keep it as simple as possible.

Many options here and you should be able to find some suitable hose here

 

[sdt354]

IMO it's best to keep it as simple as possible.

Many options here and you should be able to find some suitable hose here

Useful site MM, tks for posting it.

 

[Fire-medic]

IMO it's best to keep it as simple as possible.

Many options here and you should be able to find some suitable hose here

Oh yes, much-better than my hack-job!

 

[wayne billings]

Krohsis The factory 'T' hose is very good quality. I cringed at the price , but bought it anyway. My logic is the same as Max M With this added, I can't see it under all that stuuff. if it starts leaking I probably won't know it until it is maybe a serious problem. fewer parts , fewer problems. I hope that helps. Cheers

 

[Krohsis]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Sounds like noone has come up with a great option for the over priced factory fuel line. I ordered the fuel line T in the pic. IF it works I'll post a pic. If not, I'll bite the bullet and get the factory part. The dimensions of this T are going to be close, so we'll see. $6.25 was worth a try.

 

[gavicool]

Good luck!..please!keep us updated

 

[Fire-medic]

I think this one off MaxMidnight's link is a good choice, 1/4"I.D. & plenty of clear gas line and the spring clamps which don't cut-into your gas line. Plus two filters. With shipping, $26.98 USA. Split it w/a friend: $13.49 apiece.

I might buy one of these to have on-hand as I try to get my excess stock back out on the road.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/1332921497...1291&msclkid=83f414666e64179c288271cff1f08cef

 

[Krohsis]

Just a follow-up. The T-fitting I bought will work. I ended up not changing out the factory t-hose as it was still supple, no cracks or signs internally or externally of rot. But if you need to change that hose, save your 40.00+, and use a 1/4 inch fuel T with 1/4 inch fuel line and you will be happy you did. Here is a pic of the fitting I used with a 6 inch steel rule for reference. You won't want to go much larger or fitment will become difficult.

 

[Fire-medic]

That's a good solution.

 

[gentsvmax]

Jeez thats probably the one part on my Max thats still original OEM.