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Title: fuel line size?
Post by: Brad Badgett on April 11, 2012, 02:24:18 PM
What size dia. is the fuel line coming off of the petcock?  Can not find listed anywhere, and don't trust my judgement or eyesight.  Am planning to add a 3 gal. aux.  tank and need the correct size connections, etc.  Thanks.

Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
1996 VF750C
OK Region
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Magnum Magna on April 11, 2012, 03:27:13 PM
I think I finally found it at auto zone.  I am thinking it was 3/4 but will look to see.
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Magnum Magna on April 11, 2012, 03:46:36 PM
I will post tomorrow if right or wrong.
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Brad Badgett on April 11, 2012, 04:16:09 PM
The dia. is either 3/16, 1/4, or 3/8. (inside dia.).

Brad Badgett
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: lragan on April 11, 2012, 09:34:33 PM
I doubt it is any of the above.  Metric...
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Magnum Magna on April 12, 2012, 01:36:43 AM
Size is 3/8
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: tedkraus on April 12, 2012, 10:54:21 AM
Let us know how the 3 gal aux tank goes. One of my big complaints is the wimpy tank.
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Brad Badgett on April 12, 2012, 09:40:03 PM
Thanks for the info. I went with 5/16 line and connections and will adapt at the T past the petcock.  I ride to Rowlett or Rockwall several times a year from Norman,OK, and would like not to stop for fuel.  And could only refuel when the Valks refuel.


Brad Badgett
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: hootmon on April 12, 2012, 10:33:11 PM
Quote from: Brad Badgett on April 12, 2012, 09:40:03 PM
I ride to Rowlett or Rockwall several times a year from Norman,OK, and would like not to stop for fuel.  And could only refuel when the Valks refuel.


Brad Badgett

You go Brad.. I find on long trips... When the tank is empty, my rear is ready!
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: tedkraus on April 14, 2012, 05:57:13 PM
So now you have 6.7 gallons??? By my miles per gallon that would put me at 225+ 3/4 a gallon for reserve.  How is it working? Are you able to use all the gas from the spare tank??
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Brad Badgett on April 27, 2012, 08:01:43 PM
Finally got the tank on today.  Had to hunt for different connections than the kit that came with the tank had.  Took a 6 mi ride, so far, no leaks, fumes,etc.  When I took the Magna tank off, the vent tube hose was off, so that was the answer to the strong gas smell after a ride that I was smelling.  Riding to Lawton, OK Sat., so I should not have to fill up at Lawton to get back to Norman.  I will take picks as soon as my youngest can drop by home and help me send them to the forum.

Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C
Title: Re: fuel line size?
Post by: Brad Badgett on April 29, 2012, 03:53:03 PM
Got 123 mis. on the aux tank (~2.8 gal), turn Main tank on, and turn aux tank off.  Keep on rolling for another ~ 120 mis., if needed. Will need to change setting on rear shocks to adjust for the high rear weight (~30 lbs. filled).

Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C
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