Fuel System - Revision history

Jeff at 18:49, 24 April 2018

2018-04-24T18:49:19Z

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	==Fuel Hose Size==		==Fuel Hose Size==
	Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375").		Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375").

			=Quick Disconnects=

			==CPC==

			[https://www.cpcworldwide.com/ CPC - Colder Products Company] makes plastic quick-disconnect fittings with auto shut-off valves to prevent spillage. These have been known to fail on BMW motorcycles.

			==Jiffy-tite/Oetiker==

			[http://motorsports.jiffy-tite.com/#/ Jiffy-tite] makes quick-disconnect fittings with auto shut-off valves. They use stainless steel ball bearings, a variety of seal compositions, and black and gold aluminum housings.

Jeff: /* Tank Outlet Size */

2007-09-25T22:27:24Z

Tank Outlet Size

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	==Tank Outlet Size==		==Tank Outlet Size==
	Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 22mm outlets.		Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 7/8" (22mm) outlets.

	===Tank Capping===		===Tank Capping===

Jeff: /* Nitrile */

2007-09-25T21:03:09Z

Nitrile

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	==Nitrile==		==Nitrile==
	McMaster offers Buna-N Nitrile hose.		McMaster offers Buna-N Nitrile hose.
	* [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=5235K48 5235K48] 5/16 I.D., 1/16" wall thickness, $0.52 per foot.		* [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=5235K48 5235K48] 5/16 I.D., 1/16" wall thickness, $0.52 per foot, available in 25 or 50 foot lengths.

	=Sizing=		=Sizing=

Jeff: /* Nitrile */

2007-09-25T19:49:04Z

Nitrile

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	==Nitrile==		==Nitrile==
	McMaster offers Buna-N Nitrile hose.		McMaster offers Buna-N Nitrile hose.
	* [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=5235K48 5235K48] 5/16 I.D., 1/16" wall thickness		* [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=5235K48 5235K48] 5/16 I.D., 1/16" wall thickness, $0.52 per foot.

	=Sizing=		=Sizing=

Jeff: /* OEM Japanese Fuel Hose */

2007-09-25T19:48:38Z

OEM Japanese Fuel Hose

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	=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=		=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=

			==Kitaco "Red Stripe"==
	Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. According to Sudco's site, it's made by Kitaco (likely a shortening of Kita and Company) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.		Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. According to Sudco's site, it's made by Kitaco (likely a shortening of Kita and Company) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.

			==Nitrile==
			McMaster offers Buna-N Nitrile hose.
			* [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=5235K48 5235K48] 5/16 I.D., 1/16" wall thickness

	=Sizing=		=Sizing=

Jeff: /* Sizing */

2007-09-25T19:06:46Z

Sizing

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread Air Force Navy (A.N.)] (typically for brake systems, not fuel)		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread Air Force Navy (A.N.)] (typically for brake systems, not fuel)

	==Tank Outlet==		==Tank Outlet Size==
	Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 22mm outlets.		Most Hondas I've seen use 3/8" NPT outlets on their tanks. Some bikes use custom adapter plates. Later Honda CB750's use what appear to be Harley-Davidson style, 22mm outlets.

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	[[Image:BrassCap.jpg\|right\|3/8" NPT Brass Cap]] Most gas tanks can easily be capped (for de-rusting, Kreem coating, etc) using a simple, 3/8" brass NPT cap (note: not a plug, which is male-threaded). These are available at most hardware stores or from [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=50785K163 McMaster].		[[Image:BrassCap.jpg\|right\|3/8" NPT Brass Cap]] Most gas tanks can easily be capped (for de-rusting, Kreem coating, etc) using a simple, 3/8" brass NPT cap (note: not a plug, which is male-threaded). These are available at most hardware stores or from [http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=50785K163 McMaster].

	==Fuel Hose==		==Fuel Hose Size==
	Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375").		Honda fuel line seems to always be 8mm inside diameter (just over 5/16", which is 7.9375").

Jeff: /* OEM Japanese Fuel Hose */

2007-09-25T19:06:18Z

OEM Japanese Fuel Hose

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	=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=		=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=

	Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. ~~They claim~~ it's made by Kitaco (likely a shortening of Kita and Company) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.		Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. According to Sudco's site, it's made by Kitaco (likely a shortening of Kita and Company) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.

	=Sizing=		=Sizing=

Jeff: /* OEM Japanese Fuel Hose */

2007-09-25T19:03:20Z

OEM Japanese Fuel Hose

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	=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=		=OEM Japanese Fuel Hose=

	Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. They claim it's made by Kitaco (~~Kitako seems more~~ likely) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.		Honda seems to use the "red stripe" fuel line. This can be found at [http://www.sudco.com/fuel.html#redstripe Sudco's site]. They claim it's made by Kitaco (likely a shortening of Kita and Company) in Japan. It's available in 3.5mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, and 8.0mm inside diameters.

	=Sizing=		=Sizing=

Jeff: /* Sizing */

2007-09-25T19:01:16Z

Sizing

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	* Outside Diameter (O.D.)		* Outside Diameter (O.D.)
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread National Pipe Thread (NPT)]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread National Pipe Thread (NPT)]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread Air Force Navy (A.N.)]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread Air Force Navy (A.N.)] (typically for brake systems, not fuel)

	==Tank Outlet==		==Tank Outlet==

Jeff: /* Sizing */

2007-09-25T19:00:31Z

Sizing

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	* Outside Diameter (O.D.)		* Outside Diameter (O.D.)
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread National Pipe Thread (NPT)]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread National Pipe Thread (NPT)]
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread Air Force Navy (A.N.)]

	==Tank Outlet==		==Tank Outlet==