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Originally Posted by AndyN01
Hi all.
Looking at replacing all the vacuum pipes on my diesel 75 Tourer after reading about some hairy issues if/when one splits. 
Looking for guidance/confirmation on:
Internal Diameter: 3mm?
External Diameter: 6mm? 7mm?
Length needed to replace all the hoses? 3m? 4m? 5m?
What is "Type 2" or "Type 3" (something to do with fuel hoses rather than vacuum ones?) and do I need a particular one?
What is "Shore A Hardness" ?
Anything else to be aware of such as different sizes in various places etc.
Supplier?
Thanks in advance. |
I can't help with sizes, Andy, but I learned a long time ago with my bikes to not bother replacing with new vacuum hose. Rather, I buy bulk fuel hose for vacuum. It is much more durable in the hostile underhood environment. I also use small zip ties around the hose ends if they are not already stretched tight when pushed on. This is when there is a difference between a 3/16" and 4 mm or 1/4" and 6 mm, for example.
Cheers,
Glenn