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Author: Subject: R1 Fuel line size and water hoses sizes
jimmy_nugget

posted on 28/8/05 at 07:24 PM Reply With Quote
R1 Fuel line size and water hoses sizes

Alrite lads,
could someone tell me please wats the best size for both fuel line and water hoses for an 98/99 R1 Engine
Thanks

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Hellfire

posted on 28/8/05 at 07:48 PM Reply With Quote
Great way to introduce yourself Jimmy... no flies on you eh

I could tell you actually - but I wont!








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smart51

posted on 28/8/05 at 08:03 PM Reply With Quote
From memory, I think that the outlet from the thermostat is 28mm. The R1 rad has 25mm main inlet and outlet diameters.
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Hellfire

posted on 28/8/05 at 08:27 PM Reply With Quote
Fuel line is ok @ 10mm ID






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ChrisGamlin

posted on 28/8/05 at 09:23 PM Reply With Quote
10mm would obviously be fine, but 5/16th / 8mm is perfectly ample for under 200bhp. My injected R1 has 8mm to and from the throttle bodies, and most pumps are 8mm outlets too, so saves you having to use adapter hoses etc.

Chris






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jimmy_nugget

posted on 29/8/05 at 12:14 AM Reply With Quote
nice one lads think ill just go for some 8mm fuel lines.
JImmy

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jimmy_nugget

posted on 29/8/05 at 12:51 AM Reply With Quote
by the way, where does everyone buy there hoses, pipes etc from?
thanks again

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smart51

posted on 30/8/05 at 10:56 AM Reply With Quote
Halfords sell fuel hose in 1m lengths in various diameters. You even get a piar of hose clips included. You can use fuel hose for coolant but not the other way round I'm told.

www.europa-spares.co.uk (I think this address is right) stock lots of hose.

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jimmy_nugget

posted on 30/8/05 at 11:31 PM Reply With Quote
thanks, will pop down tomorrow
by the way wheres the best place to buy metal fuel pipe stuff? how many fuel lines do i need to run to 98/99 r1
thanks again

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ChrisGamlin

posted on 31/8/05 at 05:05 PM Reply With Quote
Youll only need one fuel line for a carbed engine, although if you think you might want to upgrade in future, Id consider putting two through to accomodate fuel injection, cos its a pain in the arse fixing another one in the tunnel when the side panels / prop etc are in the way. (also get an injection friendly fuel tank if you might consider this in future)

You can get fuel pipe etc from any decent motor factors.

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Hellfire

posted on 31/8/05 at 06:07 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy_nugget
thanks, will pop down tomorrow
by the way wheres the best place to buy metal fuel pipe stuff? how many fuel lines do i need to run to 98/99 r1
thanks again


I found the cheaest place is Wickes or other major DIY outlet. It can be found in the V=Central Heating Section and probably labelled up as minibore/microbore or small bore. Should have diameter printed on it.






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jimmy_nugget

posted on 31/8/05 at 07:05 PM Reply With Quote
wicked, will pop down to wickes tomorrow, dont i need a fuel return to the tank?
Thanks again
Jimmy

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ChrisGamlin

posted on 31/8/05 at 07:31 PM Reply With Quote
not with carbs no






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jimmy_nugget

posted on 31/8/05 at 07:47 PM Reply With Quote
ok cheers,
by the way where does the pipes which comes up off the gear box area? does it go into the airbox
thanks again
Jimmy

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ChrisGamlin

posted on 31/8/05 at 07:51 PM Reply With Quote
If its the one Im thinking of, its a breather which does go into the airbox on the bike, although you can put it into a catch tank if you're running a sausage airfilter.






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Hellfire

posted on 31/8/05 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy_nugget
ok cheers,
by the way where does the pipes which comes up off the gear box area? does it go into the airbox
thanks again
Jimmy


You can just put a breather onto it like this:









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jimmy_nugget

posted on 1/9/05 at 07:09 PM Reply With Quote
cheers im using the airbox should i just use orignal place,
Sorry so is 25mm hosing alrite to use throughtout the engine
Wheres best place to buy from?
Thanks again
Jimmy

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