Fuel Crossover Line
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: North Carolina
I've used wire loom sheathing on some car stuff in the past and wasn't really crazy with the results. I'd rather spend a couple more dollars and have stainless steel braided fuel lines and cables. No disrespect intended but to me it looks fake, IMHO. But if those that use it are satisfied with the result, that's all that matters.
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From: Dayton
Anything's an improvement over that horrid stock set up and not everyone's got the money to rebuild their bike down to the last cable and tube, so you're idea is pretty good. And honestly, when you have to get down on your hands and knees to even see it, well let's just say a bling'd out crossover tube is last on my list of mods.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
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From: Central Pa
On the subject of the cross over line, what is the easiest way to drain the tank to replace the stock line with the braided one? Does anyone have a surefire way of doing it without spilling fuel all over the bike?
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
When I took my tank off I used a small hand pump siphon from Auto Zone to empty the tank. Then I used two small vise grips near the center of the crossover hose to clamp it off then cut the hose between the grips. Held it over a 5 gal paint bucket and let the remaining gas drain into the bucket. No spills and no mess.
Road Warrior
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From: North Carolina
I'd be interested to hear other ways too, but short of running it until you run out of gas, your going to have a little spillage. When I recently done mine, I didn't spill to much using needle nose (wish I'd have thought of the vice grips then), but I didn't have enough hands. Try holding needle nose in one hand, the 5/16 spare hose your using to drain it, and pulling one side off, to slip on the other with the other hand. LOL
Just put some rags under the area and you'll be fine.
Road Warrior
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From: North Carolina
When I took my tank off I used a small hand pump siphon from Auto Zone to empty the tank. Then I used two small vise grips near the center of the crossover hose to clamp it off then cut the hose between the grips. Held it over a 5 gal paint bucket and let the remaining gas drain into the bucket. No spills and no mess.
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When I did it, I cut the clamp off the LEFT side, you can get to it easy. I used a set of fuel line pinch pliers on the right side. They're made of plastic in case you slip, and they slide ride on. Cover entire area with a towel or rags or whatever. Have your plug hose ready. Pull off the left side and slide your plug hose on. Have to move quick. Then empty the other side by removing pinch pliers and draining into gas can. Then remove plug from hose and do the same on other side. Relax, think, and have fun. It's all good. Good Luck.
