| Author | Message | ||
     Rsm688 |
Well I am going to be replacing all of my oil lines before I reassembly my bike. I have been thinking of going with the stainless braided lines for cosmetic reasons. Other than possibly rubbing against the powdercoat and taking off the finish(I would use a rubber back in these spots to prevent that), is there any other cons to the braided lines other than them being more expensive Also, does anyone know a good source to purchase the braided lines from and the diameter for the tuber lines? Thanks, Spencer | ||
| Arizona_buell |
Well I have been looking for the same thing and have found that Auto parts stores carry a 3 foot section with ends you can cut the lines to length,wrap it with electrical tape first. Seems to be around $25.00 for the 3 foot kit , one hose and the ends. I was looking for something without the clamps but not found a good setup yet. Hot rod shops sell ends and such but won't be cheap.. I will be watching this thread.. | ||
| Mtjm2 |
I would like to do mine in blue braided. My M2 is black and like the contrast. Im gunna PM dutch, hes got orange on his bike but is in the UK. | ||
| Rick_a |
I did all my own AN fittings/braided lines to/from the oil pump. | ||
| Skntpig |
Check www.americansportbike.com I bought a kit from them that worked well and I haven't had any chafing issues. I reused the protector under the motor from the stock lines. Nice kit for the price. Not a cheapo look alike kit with the clamps and not AN fittings either. I think Russell made it, call Al. I hope it's still available. | ||
| Kyrocket |
If you're comfortable doing your own (cutting, removing and re installing) just use the rubber lines and go to a big box store and buy some braided dishwasher line for cheap. Cut off the ends and remove the braid. Think chinese finger cuffs or the Russell kits they used to have, push together to enlarge then slide over the hose. The ends clean up nice if you put some thick shrink tubing over them. | ||
| Pontlee77 |
I think you're looking at this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181080184691?ssPageName=ST RK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 | ||
| Nitrous_jim |
I call that stuff "poke and bleed". it helps if you put clear heat shrink over it. I like the VW cloth braided stuff myself.  | ||
| Arizona_buell |
O.K. so I decided to make myself some steel braided lines. Since the original poster was wondering. This is where I am now not done just started. Had to cut the ends off of the brass fittings from the tank and tap them 1\8" n.p.t. for the an style fittings.  Step two was fit them for the drain line and the pump feed.  And the return line.  Might have to make some thing to replace the upper vent line because there is not enough room to tap it out. I will post that later. I am also tapping the fuel rail for an AN fitting and a fancy filter.. Mark | ||
| Arizona_buell |
 I have been working on my set up. I got the fittings cut off and tapped for 1/8" NPT then sent them out for nickel. I got all the oil lines and the vent and the hose from the pump up to under the filter. I have a new front brake line coming but could not find anything for the rear. So I had it modified with a new steel braided line.  | ||
| Ratbuell |
"poke and bleed" lol...reminds me of my days in a speed shop. Wrap the braided lines with electrical tape, a few layers. Cut through the middle of the tape, it cuts down on the poking. And bleeding. | ||
| Maru |
That herringbone line type line Jim uses is amazing stuff. Norton used something similar on the Commando's and I have seen bikes running the oem stuff for 40 plus years and it is still good. steve | ||
| Arizona_buell |
The finished oil lines.   Way more pricey than I thought. 8-) | ||
| Purpony |
Arizona.... is that -6 AN fittings and hose? looks good... (Message edited by purpony on April 16, 2013) | ||
| Arizona_buell |
Yes , save for the front hose it and the top vent hose are 4AN. 8 AN for the trans vent and 6 for the fuel line. I don't really want to add up what I got into these but it is at least $300.00 I got the fancy fuel filter too but didn't take pics of those yet. |
