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Message started by dasch on 08/13/08 at 09:54:10

Title: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 09:54:10

Has anybody ever removed those? And how? Do they screw out or you force-pull them out? Any help appreciated.

dasch

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by T Mack 1 on 08/13/08 at 10:15:14

They should be pressed in. Std practice in MC carb's.

Removing them has a tendency to make them loose when you try to stick them back in. But.... there is always JB weld..

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 10:23:41

Sounds logical. Just like all other bikes, but has anybody here ever actually removed one? I might end up with a lot of pulling in case one is actually screwed in for any reason jap engineers saw fit ;)

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by T Mack 1 on 08/13/08 at 10:26:32

I guess the question should be asked.... Why are you doing this???

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 10:48:59

:-) You are right, it should.

I am planning some modifications this winter. One of them is replacing (almost) all rubber hoses with 6mm and 8mm copper leads. This includes a mini banjo fitting for fuel inlet and screw-on brass/copper fittings for others (vacuum and 2x vent). Like old tractors and steam machines had. Copper, brass, black paint and shiny steel is the pattern.
To do that, I need to yank the ols ones and buy (or machine) ones I want. It's just an idea, but I need the know-how before it turns into a plan.

I am rethinking the fuel inlet now because of vibrations... as I said - just an idea. Help is still appreciated.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by verslagen1 on 08/13/08 at 10:54:02

Might I suggest steel braided flex lines.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 11:53:03

Considered. I visually like copper much better.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/13/08 at 14:18:52

If copper just trips your trigger, consider running a loop or coil in it, to give it a place to expand/contract & vibrate.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 18:43:13

Yes. Like this guy did:
http://www.amdchampionship.com/content.php?page=registry&section=viewbike&event=2008euro&bikenumber=103

That's a savage also. Unbelievable... Notice the small scooter rotor/calliper on the drive pulley?

I could also leave fittings as they are and use a short section on rubber hose as a flange for the copper piece... I will see.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 08/13/08 at 18:56:20

Thanks so much for that link dasch, I had never seen that one. That is a very sick custom. Some people have incredible vision.

Title: Re: carburetor brass hose fittings
Post by dasch on 08/13/08 at 23:49:18

You are so welcome. I found so much good stuff on this forum, it was about time to make up ;)

Yeah, whoever is in the chop/bob/mod business - do browse through that whole site www.amdchampionship.com there's a bunch of ideas there. Take time and check out the one called Nautilus in 2008! Now, that's sick! Specially the side stand, hahaha.