95 fzr600 braided red fuel line?

[jymellis]

my bike has a stock red braided fuel line coming from the middle of the carbs. it is looking pretty ragged and i was wondering if i can replace it with a piece of standard rubber fuel line? why is it the only braided line on the bike?

thanx

[ragedigital]

Yes, you can replace it with standard fuel line hose.

Not exactly sure why it has a braided exterior - maybe quicker identification?

darrin

[nicrod]

mine does too, Maybe its just to identify what the line is that is pumping out the fuel.

[yamaha_george]

Hi,
Engineers " best guess" abrasion resistance in a high vibration location plus stop deformation under fuel pump pressure ?

[reelrazor]

Hi,
Engineers " best guess" abrasion resistance in a high vibration location plus stop deformation under fuel pump pressure ?

My opinion/guess as well.

That hose almost has to lay up against the engine case/starter motor...and as such may be prone to wear that the other hoses do not experience. The braid does wonders for abrasion resistance.