Mikuni carb fuel hose fitting problem

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Dec 1, 2020 | 11:00 PM

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Adam76

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Thanks guys, I went with the 5/16" line all the way to the petcock and it seems to be ok. I will update once the bike is running.
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Dec 1, 2020 | 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RANGER73

My fuel line is and was 5/16ths

Thanks guys, does anyone know why my 1996 FLSTN split tank has 2 lower nipples at the front? It already has the crossover vent higher up, so what are the 2 lower hoses for. Are they for an actual fuel crossover between the two tanks? That would make sense and make both tanks even with fuel?

EDIT: yep they are.
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Dec 2, 2020 | 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam76

Thanks ranger73, is that to a stock oem petcock with the smaller barb? Did you just tighten it down with a clamp?
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Yes, My OEM hose cracked at the petcock so I had to replace it. 5/16ths came off so 5/16ths went back on.
The worm clamp will have no problem squeezing it tight.
The hardest part was getting it back through the hole in the frame