Gypsygirl Posted May 27, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2015 Trying to find a source for the OEM fuel line for a 1989. Part # 41R-24314-00-00 This is the one from the Petcock to the fuel filter. Everywhere I look they are out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 27, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 27, 2015 I have a used one off my 85 that looks usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsygirl Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks for the offer Marcarl. I have the one that came off this 89 and could probably be used, but I just wanted to replace with new. Anybody have a source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 27, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 27, 2015 OK silly question. Is there something special about the OEM line that prevents one from just running a length of straight fuel line from the auto parts store, and just snaking it to where it has to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsygirl Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted May 27, 2015 Yes this one has a couple 90's and is made to snake under the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comingbackdown Posted May 29, 2015 Share #6 Posted May 29, 2015 So did mine to an extent, but I went and grabbed some fuel line and a couple zip ties. Kinda had to since I removed the stock fuel filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonetrouble Posted September 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2015 On this tread, my '84 has not had the fuel lines replaced, EVER. I am the only owner and after 30 years and 82k miles, the fuel filter finally plugged up and I changed it, sorry to make everyone cringe, but had just failed to change it regularly. I will now. My question is, do I need to replace the fuel lines, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_in_london Posted September 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I was thinking something similar - a new filter wouldn't hurt, but I want changes to be upgrades wherever possible and not just 'good enough for another year'. The same goes for the fuel pipe - the petrol composition here may be different to your side of the pond, but it seems to be getting more caustic across the board and I don't trust the old stock in a lot of shops - a lot of old timers think if it's black and still flexible it's okay (and younger ones just want a part number) - so I want to know what the spec is that exceeds current requirements without costing an arm and a leg. Edit - after reading around I've ordered 1m lengths of SAEJ30R9 pipe in different diameters. Edited September 14, 2015 by greg_in_london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmar Posted September 14, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2015 Ask my older brother, old gas line split and sprayed on hot surface resulting in a fire between his legs @ 70 mph. Had to ditch it to get off burned his right leg badly and some on the left. He will not even get back on a bike today. Older gas line will break down using ethanol gas. I replaced all the lines on my 06 with ethanol approved line from the local parts house not that expensive. I also used regular hose clamps to ensure a good hold. You can use straight hose for most all 90s they just have to be long turns so not kink or fold them. Ricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna9656 Posted September 15, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 15, 2015 I was thinking something similar - a new filter wouldn't hurt, but I want changes to be upgrades wherever possible and not just 'good enough for another year'. The same goes for the fuel pipe - the petrol composition here may be different to your side of the pond, but it seems to be getting more caustic across the board and I don't trust the old stock in a lot of shops - a lot of old timers think if it's black and still flexible it's okay (and younger ones just want a part number) - so I want to know what the spec is that exceeds current requirements without costing an arm and a leg. Edit - after reading around I've ordered 1m lengths of SAEJ30R9 pipe in different diameters. Did you order PIPE (made of metal) or HOSE (made of a rubber type substance?) sometimes the stuff made of the rubber type stuff is called a PIPE in parts books.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna9656 Posted September 15, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2015 So far as expense goes it's always important to all of us BUT when we're talking about fuel hose, brake linings, clutches, tires, it's always best to go first class, remember if you by cheap you buy twice IF you live through the experience. I would recommend we ALL replace the fuel lines we haven't changes since this ethanol came out. Your bike will seldom break down in your drive way, it'll be on a dark, lonely road, on a rainy night and you'll be in a cellular phone dead spot. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna9656 Posted September 15, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 15, 2015 So far as expense goes it's always important to all of us BUT when we're talking about fuel hose, brake linings, clutches, tires, it's always best to go first class, remember if you by cheap you buy twice IF you live through the experience. I would recommend we ALL replace the fuel lines we haven't changes since this ethanol came out. Your bike will seldom break down in your drive way, it'll be on a dark, lonely road, on a rainy night and you'll be in a cellular phone dead spot. Trust me. Oh yeah I forgot to mention 3/8" steel line can be bent into 90 degree elbows and (if you wish) flared on the ends and then you can use hose clamps to hold the new hose in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_in_london Posted September 15, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 15, 2015 SAEJ30R9 - A cotton (?) braid reinforced nitrile pipe - could call it a hose I suppose as it is flexible. About a fiver ($8) per metre for each size (to fit 5, 6 or 8mm stubs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonetrouble Posted September 15, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks for all the input, I am on my way to the parts house to get some "good" fuel lines and replace them today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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