klr getting hosed!

[Jeff Saline]

On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:11:52 -0000 "revmaaatin" writes: SNIP , I replaced that 1/4" line with BMW fuel line (sorry, it was a gift, I know not the source) commonly found on Airhead BMW's--and it went on much more smoothly--and did not leak, even without clamps. SNIP <><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><> Martin, I believe the 7mm line as found on this page, http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/1956-79-german-fuel-line-pr-1165.html works like a charm. Kind of expensive but when it doesn't cause problems like leaks or coming apart inside from the fuel it might be worth the cost. I replace mine every two or three years even though it looks good. I think the KLR takes about 9" so buying a foot of line would be enough for one bike. If a guy bought 6-10 feet he could pass it out at a tech day and help a bunch of folks out. One tip that can save a guy some trouble when removing this line is to put an 8mm (I think) flat washer on the nipple before installing the fuel line. When it's time to remove the line you pull on the washer which pushes on the fuel line. Pulling on the line tends to make it a bit tighter, kind of like the old Chinese finger traps. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Come clean with great deals on soaps! Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFvaWML3nCOP6N1WGpDBVl7NHOCPRbeFnpN6svtx6QxtxuRWA5JI0/