Clinton Horn Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Well after all the drama of adjusting the valves, installing the cams, placing the valve cover and failing to get the little 1/2 round gasket in the corner where the GD frame makes it impossible to see, I finally got the oil to stop spewing out of the cover. In doing so, I kinked the fuel line by raising the tank too high for access. If this happens to you and you are not such a purist that you have to have the factory squeezed hose, you can salvage the situation and ride the same day. Apparently in my area, fuel lines are too much of a liability to rework. I bought some readily available 8mm fuel hose (rated to 300 psi) cut the factory crimp off by splitting it longways with a dremel cut off wheel. Careful not to cut into the pipe on the banjo connections. Then I used 2 worm drive stainless clamps (known as radiator clamps in my part of the world) on EACH end, there is enough room.I figure the pressure is between 60-75#. In any case, it worked and I got to ride my bike after all the effort I put in. Runs great. I guess it was worth it in the end. I have repaired automobile fuel lines in the same way for the same reason ( stranded 200 miles from home). It went to the crusher with the same set up and never leaked. If it does not hold, I am no worse off unless it incenerates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaXX Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 If it does not hold, I am no worse off unless it incenerates me. And you would die happy anyway so its no biggie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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