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beardylondon:
Thanks Bryan!

Is the fuel tap size correct do you think?

The genuine Honda stuff you have is spot on, and bends correctly?


--- Quote from: Bryanj on February 02, 2026, 03:46:38 PM ---Shouldnt be joiners and Honda never used that style of hose clip.
Reinforced pipe will be too tight

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TrickyMicky:
The last time I bought some black fuel line, I got it from a large Briggs and Stratton dealership. It was quite a few years ago, but they did have a range of diameters, and it was good stuff.  You have to rewind your brain though, as it's American, it's sold by the foot!!

Murf:
The clear plastic reinforced tube tends to go as hard as rock in no time and as you say doesn’t look good.
I got fuel tube from planet silicone, which was recommended by Nurse Julie and a few others,  they have a lot of sizes and it is nice flexible tube, I can’t comment on haw long it will last though as I have only had it for a year.
 
I can’t imagine anything will last as long as the original Honda hoses that were put on when the bikes were made. Maybe the Honda hose that Bryanj got has the best chance.

If you have a bit of a disparity of fitting sizes, try using the smaller of the sizes and putting the tube in hot water to get it flexible and see if you can get it on the larger spigots, some silicone grease might help.

Mind you, whenever I use silicone grease I end up with it all over my fingers and then can’t grip anything🙄

beardylondon:
Thanks All.

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