| Author | Message | ||
     Purpony |
I need to install a new oil feed line, stopped into napa and asked for oil line and what they recommended was transmission oil cooler line.. this ok to use? | ||
| Arizona_buell |
Any line rated for fuel an or oil is sufficient to run for oil line as there is no real pressure here. Transmission line may be rated for pressure not sure. May be overkill but depends on price I suppose. | ||
| Bigslug |
I replaced the oil lines on the S2 this winter and used the NAPA trans cooler line. It is rated to handle the heat, I am not sure about the fuel line. For the little more it cost it was worth it to me. Mike | ||
| Oldog |
AZ normally I do not like to argue, I purchased some hose at an auto parts store for fuel, It was marked for fuel and had a good pressure rating, The stuff was shot in under a year it started leaking gas all over my x1, consider making the purchase from a dealer or American Sport Bike, its small dollar, and the OE hose has lasted a long time. I like the look of metal jacketed ( braided ) hose but be careful, the braid can wear on the ALY cases .... | ||
| Purpony |
im only going to use this auto parts store oil line for the season.. then im going all braided over the winter. thanks for the reply | ||
| Arizona_buell |
If u buy one or two ends per paycheck it will ease the PAIN.:-) Also a super sharp chisel and a hard surface yes concrete will cut a super clean line.. Hit me up if I can offer assistance. Mark   | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
AZ, where does one procure said lines? Also, do you have any issues with the braided lines rubbing the paint off anywhere? | ||
| Arizona_buell |
I made those lines up myself. I also put clear heat shrink over the lines anywhere they ran close to each other or frame parts. Local speed shop sells the ends, I modified the fittings on the tank to accept 1/8" N.P.T. fittings. No issues thus far with rubbing as I said I put the heat shrink over the lines and then I tied them together wherever I could. If you look closely you can see the clear covers about half way back on most of the lines. Cost of the ends was a bit much, with some of the fittings in the $15.00 to $20.00 range if they have an angle to them. But I like the look and they should be durable , not for everyone I know that. | ||
| Oldog |
Very nice job on the line sets, the heat shrink was a great idea too, are the end fittings aluminum? or finished brass? | ||
| Arizona_buell |
The ends are all a purchase item , save for the ends on the oil tank. The purchase items are A N fittings from a speed shop anodized aluminum. They have a 10,000 psi rating if I remember right. |
