Fuel System: Difference between revisions
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New page: =OEM Japanese Fuel Hose= Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. They claim it's made by Kitaco (Ki... |
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Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style 22mm outlets. | Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 22mm outlets. | ||
==Fuel Hose== | ==Fuel Hose== | ||
Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375"). | Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375"). | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 25 September 2007
OEM Japanese Fuel Hose
Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at Sudco's site. They claim it's made by Kitaco (Kitako seems more likely) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.
Sizing
Sizes are generally given in terms of:
- Inside Diameter (I.D.)
- Outside Diameter (O.D.)
- National Pipe Thread (NPT)
Tank Outlet
Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 22mm outlets.
Fuel Hose
Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375").