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| ====== Fuel Lines and Modifications ====== | ====== Fuel Lines and Modifications ====== | ||
| + | ====== Copper Fuel Lines ====== | ||
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| + | | Copper oil and gas lines ((photos by calabeast of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/89536-bobber-progress?t=719598)) || | ||
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| + | ====== Custom Bends Using Copper Tubing ====== | ||
| + | When changing to a different petcock or fuel tank, sometimes the lines are difficult to route and still keep the kinks out. \\ | ||
| + | It also may be difficult to keep the rubber lines away from the hot engine. \\ | ||
| + | Straight copper tubing can be used. \\ | ||
| + | But this idea will cover up the copper and keep the black tubing look with the advantage of strength in the bends. \\ | ||
| + | This was done using 1/4" copper tubing. \\ | ||
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| + | * Simply cut a few short pieces of copper. ((photos by Jtrapass of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/65004-fuel-line-routing?t=411605)) | ||
| + | * Make the initial lengths too long so the bender has plenty of tubing to bite on for making the radius. | ||
| + | * Then use a tubing bender to make the bends you need. | ||
| + | * After bending, cut the radius down to make a short enough bend so you can thread a rubber hose over it. | ||
| + | * **Note**: Be sure to de-burr the ends and file / sand them smooth before inserting them in the rubber hose. | ||
| + | * When cutting copper, the ends will most likely have a lip left over that'll need to be filed or sanded off. | ||
| + | * You can also use steel wool on the outside of the copper tubing to make the whole bend smooth for insertion. | ||
| + | * Any lips or uneven edges can eventually rub a hole in the hose so it needs to be smooth. | ||
| + | * The tubing should stop at least an inch or so before each connection to allow the hose clamps enough room. | ||
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| + | * After inserting the bends in the hose, cut the ends to length and install as usual. | ||
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