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Hi guys, I've just bought an Acerbis tank for my XT but it didn't come with any instructions for routing the fuel lines. So where did you get your fuel lines from? What lines did you use (braided)? What lengths and where did you route them? Pictures would also be awesome! ( my bike is a '91 3TB by the way)
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Hi,

My XT Acerbis tank came with fuel lines, but you should be able to buy fuel line no problem from any motor-factors. Car fuel line is often thicker and more robust than bike fuel line. I wouldn't bother with braided, it's not in a very vulnerable position. I think you need line with a 5mm inner diameter, but I'd check this.

Mine didn't come with routing info. On the side where the fuel inlet to the carb is located the routing is obvious. The line from the tap on the other side I just poked it through the gaps. It goes up, then down, but works just fine. You'll need to get a t-junction to join the lines together before they connect to the carb.

You might want to put inline fuel filters in too. These are also widely available but make sure you get ones specifically designed for gravity feed fuel lines.

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Cheers for the advice Matt, I thought I'd better check if there was a specific routing first before just threading the lines through! How far are you getting to reserve with your tank?
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Not completely sure I'm afraid. I don't keep a close check on mileage. I think about 400km for a tankfull on A roads

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I used braided fuel lines from here. I used the braided stuff on the part that crosses over the carb as there in potential for rubbing and heat damage.

VWP - pipes & hose

The stuff you get with the Acerbis tanks is crap in my opinion.

I also got some stainless steel Y-pieces as the plastic ones snap easily.



I eventually used clear plastic hose so I could see what was going on... (these old orange pipes were just to get the sizes before I cut the new cler stuff)





Quick tip for priming the pipes.... BLOW into the breather pipe on the tank cap. It will force fuel through the lines and into the float bowl.
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Hi guys, I've just bought an Acerbis tank for my XT but it didn't come with any instructions for routing the fuel lines. So where did you get your fuel lines from? What lines did you use (braided)? What lengths and where did you route them? Pictures would also be awesome! ( my bike is a '91 3TB by the way)
Just fitting mine so here is the instructions!

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