Oil Lines
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Oil Lines
I have an 1989 FXR ( and I love it ) which I am presently rebuilding. My problem is the Oil Lines. The original ones are old and not very flexible, and I would like to replace them. Where can I get the OEM type(molded) oil lines, or as an alternative, are there oil lines that can be molded to hold a shape by heating ? I have not been able to find a way to route bulk oil lines in a manner that looks good. Any suggestions ?
I'd hate to re-use the 23 year old lines.
I'd hate to re-use the 23 year old lines.
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I would not reuse the old ones. They are about shot by now.
I redid all mine in Russell brand stainless braided hose. To cut them I suggest getting a cable cutter tool from HF, and not the little one either. They will fit over a regular hose barb. The stuff is quite difficult to work with, but they are some kind of tough.
I redid all mine in Russell brand stainless braided hose. To cut them I suggest getting a cable cutter tool from HF, and not the little one either. They will fit over a regular hose barb. The stuff is quite difficult to work with, but they are some kind of tough.
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Thank you
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Write down where it all goes to or take a pic or 2 b4 you pull the old lines off.
Nothing worse than not being sure if that line goes where?
Nothing worse than not being sure if that line goes where?
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My dealer here in Reno NV says they are not available. I would have no issues with paying 90 to $100 for all the oem oil lines....So....If anyone out there knows of a dealer that has them, PLEASE let me know and I will contact and make whatever arrangements have to be made.
Thank you
Thank you
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This did in fact help. Reno said not available. Carson City H.D. ( 30 miles away) was able to find all but the breather line. They seem to want to help the customer. Thanks for the suggestion. I figured that they all hooked up to the same network. Didn't realize that there's a " do I care" factor involved.
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This did in fact help. Reno said not available. Carson City H.D. ( 30 miles away) was able to find all but the breather line. They seem to want to help the customer. Thanks for the suggestion. I figured that they all hooked up to the same network. Didn't realize that there's a " do I care" factor involved.