Fuel Springs

[Kenny]

   An item or tip for all of you people who have changed your brake lines- keep the springs from the lower hoses, I use them over my fuel lines on the 83 near the petcock to stop the lines from folding over and reducing the fuel flow to & from the carbs. I would not put springs on the fuel lines between the two cylinders  underneath the carbs as it would be to hot increase the fuel temp in the lines.
                           Have fun  Ken S.     

[Night Vision]

what springs? I have worked on 4 82's and not seen any springs on the lower part of any of the brake hoses.

Is this one of those '83 only things?

[Brian Moffet]

Hmm, it could be an 83 only thing, they are loosely wound springs around the lower part of the brake line.  I'm probably going to use them to protect fuel and YICS lines.

Brian

[Tiger]

... protect fuel and YICS lines.

Brian

???...Wot's a YIC's line for... ??? ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

[Brian Moffet]

???...Wot's a YIC's line for... ??? ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

It's for when my bike starts running.

[Lucky]

That's the second YICS dis this week.. I know where this is going..  next it'll be "how many YICS's does it take to screw in a light bulb" jokes.. then we'll be hearing from the YICS-ACLU.....

[kiawrench]

YICS Police-
   i also used springs
fuel lines external springs
yics hoses -internal springs
vac lines , external hand wound mecanics wire to look like springs


but then, i am using spiral wire channels, an ungodly amount of 3 inch wire ties, aftermarket "braided "look hose sleeve material ,chrome hose clamps (used in chrome dress up kits ) and  alot of other napa part store items on my vision update -

[h2olawyer]

While all the springs sould like a great idea, I question the use of internal springs on the YICS hoses, though.  I'm not a fan of the possibility of the springs deteriorating in that environment & sending little chunks of spring into the heads.  It may be a small chance, but I still wouldn't risk it.

Just my $0.02

H₂O

[Kenny]

   I have only tried the external springs on the Fuel lines the reason being by the time you add a fuel filter even with an 90 ' fittings you still have  hoses that collapse from the tight angled turns.   I use fuel injection hose on the YICS and as the hoses make no sharp turns see no need for external springs.  ;) Ken S.

[Lucky]

Kenny, the YICS hoses are prone to getting sucked flat. it shouldn't happen if you do regular maintenance & the hoses are in good shape. i i sprung mine anyway, i'm lazy & might forget, lol

[ps2/bikevision]

hmm i remember somthing about a yics when i first got my vision but soon forgot about it till the third one. it had this weird triangle box on the right side. when i asked what it was and was told it was the yics i finally found out what everyone was talking about. ;D

and for the life of me i cant remember what box i put it in.

[h2olawyer]

Your memory is already going?!?  Just think what it will be like when you start aging like many of the rest of us.  What was this thread about?  Oh yeah, fuel springs.  Sure wish I had one of those in my yard.  Having gasoline bubble up from the ground would sure save me some cash!  Might require a hefty fuel filter, though.   ;D

H₂O

[jasonm.]

YICS hose. Jeezzz, doesn't every one just use quality fuel hose?

[Lucky]

because even the good reinforced stuff doesn't last long

[jasonm.]

excuse me...the original hose was single wall. Thus would collapse. Any double wall reinforced rubber fuel line will last and last.  I have only changed mine once. Due to my own goof of damage(klutzy me).

[Tiger]

 ::) Remove the Yike's!!!...Remove the problem ::) ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

[jasonm.]

'82s run significantly better at low rpm with the YICS. My '83 just slightly better down low. You can make one cheap if needed.