Metric high pressure fuel hose and clamp

[xxaarraa]

So... during the course of installing a racing air filter on the SXV this weekend, I had the tank flipped back. Put it all back together and start up the bike and there is gas pouring down the left side. Shit. It turns out while having the tank flipped back, I ruptured the fuel hose - the hose that goes from the fuel pump to the throttle body was cut right beneath the fuel pump outlet.

I cut off below the part where the rupture was, reattached, but with a regular clamp and zip tie, since I didn't have a clic-R / collar plier with me then. Started it up again and no go. Fuel still gushing out. I was frustrated and put the bike away at that point and rode something else, so I am not sure if:

• Another leak sprung in the hose or,
• If my self-fabbed clamp wasn't holding the pressure or,
• If I broke the damn male/female of the fuel pump itself (which I understand is a common issue on these bikes, and costs like $220 for a whole pump assembly)

The bike's 8 years old so I wonder if the hoses are just dry rotted. Part of me doesn't want to believe that flipping a tank back is such a bad thing; after all, I have done that numerous times on other bikes. But regardless, I wouldn't mind replacing the whole hose and throwing new clamps on before I go buy a fuel pump. So,

• Any tips on where I would be able to find metric hoses before next weekend? Aprilia says its a special order so no time to wait for them to get me one. So it has to be a retail location. I am in need of 7.5mm inside diameter and 14.5mm outside diameter hose, of maybe 2 feet in length?
• Where can I find the clic-R / collar clamps retail? Or am I OK to use just screw type metal hose clamps? The clamp just needs to hold enough pressure right? I'd need to find a screw type hose clamp that small, but thinking Home Depot might have some?

Thanks a lot guys.

[sedanman]

Depending on the size, a Subaru dealer might be able to help. I worked at a Subaru dealer in the late 80's and they used high pressure hose and clamps on their efi fuel filters. They had the hose in bulk. Worth a shot. They also had special clamps with rolled edges that would squeeze the shot out of the hose without digging in and cutting it

[Kurlon]

7.5mm Fuel Injection Hose

On the clamps, online is your best bet, Amazon has all sorts available.

[sedanman]

Also try a Honda Motorcycle dealer, or any Japanese brand for that matter.

[Kurlon]

Or Ducati... etc.

[number9]

I would even try a local auto parts store. Lots of domestic stuff is metric these days, let alone imported cars.

[xxaarraa]

Thanks for the tips guys. Called a few places nearby, none of the NAPA/Autozones carry metric. I did find a foreign auto parts store that carries fuel hoses and clamps. However, he's only got 7 mil inside diameter / 12 mil outside diameter hose. The aprilia spec for this hose is 7.5/14.5. I guess the outside dia doesn't matter as much, but am I OK to just use a 7 mil hose in place of a 7.5? Would the hose just stretch to fit over the nipple on each end?

[xxaarraa]

7.5mm Fuel Injection Hose

On the clamps, online is your best bet, Amazon has all sorts available.

That's the first place I looked, but couldn't find any click type clamps on amazon. Here is the clamp that was on there originally (smaller size of course):

[Kurlon]

I'm lazy, I prefer the screw type.

[xxaarraa]

OK, I stopped by a local foreign auto parts store that had these:



It's only a 7MM hose, and I need 7.5, but hoping this would make a Plan B. Thanks guys.

[sedanman]

I like these.Google Image Result for http://www.ratwell.com/dotmac/Pictures/FuelHose/17-ABALoose.jpg

[xxaarraa]

I like these.Google Image Result for http://www.ratwell.com/dotmac/Pictures/FuelHose/17-ABALoose.jpg

Nice find, thanks sedanman. Bam, I ordered them!

Amazon.com: Dorman HELP! 55172 Fuel Injection Hose Clamp: Automotive

[sedanman]

Or these. This style is a plastic/rubber that shrinks when exposed to air so it requires no tools to install but cannot be reused.http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/atta...s-146_4676.jpg They are called Gates Power Grip.

[xxaarraa]

Quick update guys - I replaced the hose clamp with a beefier screw-type one but left the old hose in there in the interest of time (didn't want to be disassembling the airbox and throttle body pit side). Seemed to have done the trick, for now. Ran it for a full day afterward and bike seems to run fine with no leaks.

I plan on replacing the fuel hose, as well as all other hoses over the winter. Thanks for your thoughts on this.