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copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
Can I use copper tubing as a fuel line or will the fuel corrode it? I see it all over the custom show curcuit. But what about long term effects? -Ted
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
I don't think it's a good idea, especially if you ride also during winter.
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
i have definitely seen it done, dont know about coppers properties, but if you do use it make sure you dont hard mount it, have to use rubber hose leading into the copper so it doesnt snap from vibration
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
I've seen copper oil lines , but fuel....... Fuel doesn't freeze , so that is a non-issue , but I'm not sure the line could handle the gas from a corrosion standpoint. A little FYI on copper , I work for a commercial plumbing co. and can tell you that copper won't even stand up to urine. We plumb urinals with brass for the first few feet , as the urine eats through copper. Just a thought. BB
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
Big Bear wrote:
A little FYI on copper , I work for a commercial plumbing co. and can tell you that copper won't even stand up to urine.

So, if you install copper lines, start with brass in-case somebody pee's on your bike...


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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
Pretty much........ BB
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
copper fuel lines and brass fittings were widely use in in auto

and heavy equipment fuel lines for years until use of rubber and now nylon...
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
Well , there's your answer. I wish I was that old......... BB
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
You have to use Bright Annealed Seamless Copper Tube for fuel lines.
 
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Re:copper fuel line 3 Years, 7 Months ago  
copper does react to acids..like uric acid in yer piss..
 
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