Outside Diamater of Fuel LIne?

[jtucker]

I don't have immediate access to my bike, so can anyone tell me... what is the o.d. of the fuel lines? I'd like to get some of this stuff to insulate them:

 

Thermo-Tec Thermo Sleeve

 

And, for those familiar with my saga, it looks like the Guzzi *may* be on the road again fairly soon! I haven't been able to get all the performance work done that I had planned, so that may have to wait until winter - I just want her back! At this point, I will have the Raceco timing gears installed, because I have them on-hand. The headwork can wait, though.

[al_roethlisberger]

Hi Jason,

 

....so you finally got your repaired head back?

 

Great to hear that you can finally get the bike back on the road, although it's too bad you didn't get a chance to get your other work done by Summer.

 

You'll have to let us know how the gears work out... a full installation, and long-term write-up I'll be espeically interested to hear how they work out long-term.

 

BTW, why did you decide to get timing gears? I've heard some very mixed opinions and results.

 

Regarding the heat sheilding, this is the same stuff I've got. You'll need the 5/8"->1" diameter version. The smaller size just won't quite make it. I think I used this size even for the small fuel-injection hoses as well, as again it was just a bit too tight for the smaller size.

 

al

[jtucker]

Thanks for the info, Al.

 

I decided to go for the gears for a few reasons:

 

1. To rule out slop in the timing system as a potential reason for "stoplight stumble".

 

2. I plan on going to a somewhat hotter cam, and again, I figured it would be nice to eliminate any slop.

 

3. I want that straight-cut gear sound!

[Gio]

That insulating sleeve looks interesting. Is it reasonably priced (I see form the link that it is offered in either 3 or 12' lengths so I guees you would need more than 3')? How about flexibility?

 

Gio

[jtucker]

I've used it in the past, and it's very flexible. If memory serves, it's sort of like a fiberglass fabric which has an aluminized coating on the outside.

[al_roethlisberger]

That's correct, it's very flexible and thin. It makes bends quite easily, and even if the sleeve is too large a diameter, it's easy to "fold/wrap" it around the line and cinch down.

 

Good stuff

 

al