Fuel crossover diameter
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Mine is 1/4" ID and I don't think I've ever seen a fuel pump on a bike and if you got rid of it how would the gas get to the other side? I'm not sure about newer model bikes. I have a 94, 95 and 2000. Just a note. I have never had to pull a tank so maybe a waste of money.
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Just about any engine work or getting at the electrics under their requires removing the tank. Sometimes you can get by with just lifting it a little and propping it up. With the quick disconnect it just makes that part of the process clean and quick. Even changing the bars can require the tank removal to get at the throttle lines or wiring or just to make it easier.
If you're paying a shop to do the work then you might also be saving money since that's less time to work on it.
If you're paying a shop to do the work then you might also be saving money since that's less time to work on it.
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I did some more research and the diameter is for a fact 5/16". Is it a waste of money, to some maybe, but not for me. I do all of my own work and I'm also planning to do some electrical wiring and it would make things much easier. Thanks for all of your help.
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gas crossover
Well I want to put a quick disconnect fuel crossover on my bike and was wondering what the correct diameter is? The choices are 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8". Also, this might be a dumb question but is the crossover necessary? I know it connects the two halves of the gas tank up front, but the fuel pump is in the back (I think), so the fuel will get to it the same, regardless if it's there or not. I'm thinking it just allows the fuel gauge to give an accurate reading. If that's the case, then I could get rid of it entirely. Well that's just a thought. Your help is appreciated.
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[quote=Theo;5854361]I did some more research and the diameter is for a fact 5/16". Is it a waste of money, to some maybe, but not for me. I do all of my own work and I'm also planning to do some electrical wiring and it would make things much easier.[quote]
Theo: Did you ever purchase and install the quick connect in the fuel cross over line? Which clamps did you use? Any issues I should be aware of?
Theo: Did you ever purchase and install the quick connect in the fuel cross over line? Which clamps did you use? Any issues I should be aware of?
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It's definitely 5/16. I have the herko quick disconnect with the viton seals ($35 shipped if anyone wants it, pm me). I decided to not use it, as I don't take my tank off often enough.
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Another option is simply a brass ****** splicer and two hemostats. Cheaper and less chance of a leak but not as convenient.
Me. I'll stick with the coupling's. I do take my tanks off often enough to make it worthwhile to have the coupling in the crossover tube.
I've already done it to my bagger and there was plenty of room but I'm seeing the Softail is a bit tighter. Just means it's more important to do it on the Softy than the bagger.
Me. I'll stick with the coupling's. I do take my tanks off often enough to make it worthwhile to have the coupling in the crossover tube.
I've already done it to my bagger and there was plenty of room but I'm seeing the Softail is a bit tighter. Just means it's more important to do it on the Softy than the bagger.
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