carb overflow hose size???HELP

91satanslegend · November 6th, 2011, 06:26 PM

Does anybody know the exact size and length of the carb overflow hose? I am going to ace hardware tomorrow to get this but don't know size or length and looking online doesn't help.

choneofakind · November 8th, 2011, 11:53 AM

If I had to guess, it's probably a 1/4 ID hose. I'm not 100% sure though.

Did you ever get this figured out?

91satanslegend · November 8th, 2011, 05:22 PM

not yet, im still trying to see if somebody knows the specifics on this hose... but apparently from what i hear, its optional.

CynicalC · November 9th, 2011, 01:10 AM

I would also guess 1/4" ID. a 2 foot length should cost you about a dollar. Get a few different ones and use what fits best. Biggest I'd say is 5/16

Mountain Dew · November 9th, 2011, 01:21 AM

Make sure it can handle fuel. Most of the hoses you'll find are vacuum hoses, and will deteriorate over time from fuel.

91satanslegend · November 9th, 2011, 05:30 AM

ok thanks everybody! I will be doing this friday once my gasket gets here..

g21-30 · November 9th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Measure the fuel outlet fitting. It's probably 1/4", but if you get 5/16" you can always use a hose clamp on it. Buy longer than what you need and trim to length after installation. Easier to trim hose than add hose! Since it's an overflow hose, the size is not critical.

MasterCylinder · May 1st, 2012, 05:56 PM

So in my haste to get my rebuilt carbs back on my bike, I forgot to replace the overflow hose that was previously missing when I bought the bike...

Should I even worry about having a hose on it at all?

jschatte · May 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterCylinder

So in my haste to get my rebuilt carbs back on my bike, I forgot to replace the overflow hose that was previously missing when I bought the bike...

Should I even worry about having a hose on it at all?

Yeah you should have a hose on there. If not and the bowls overflow you will have gas pouring on your engine. Just get a roll of 1/4" id tubing and route it out the bottom of your bike (roughly 2ft)

MasterCylinder · May 5th, 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jschatte

Yeah you should have a hose on there. If not and the bowls overflow you will have gas pouring on your engine. Just get a roll of 1/4" id tubing and route it out the bottom of your bike (roughly 2ft)

Dang... OK thanks.

n4mwd · May 7th, 2012, 04:19 PM

I just rebuilt my carbs and I am fairly certain its 5/16", but if you get the 1/4" it will probably stretch enough to work anyway. They sell the yellow/green gas hose there in the lawnmower section. I'm using the yellow gas hose for my new vacuum lines.

November 6th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#1
91satanslegend ninjette.org member Name: jess Location: columbia,sc Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 97 ninja 250 Posts: 23	carb overflow hose size???HELP Does anybody know the exact size and length of the carb overflow hose? I am going to ace hardware tomorrow to get this but don't know size or length and looking online doesn't help.

November 9th, 2011, 01:10 AM	#4
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I would also guess 1/4" ID. a 2 foot length should cost you about a dollar. Get a few different ones and use what fits best. Biggest I'd say is 5/16 __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

November 9th, 2011, 01:21 AM	#5
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Make sure it can handle fuel. Most of the hoses you'll find are vacuum hoses, and will deteriorate over time from fuel. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

May 7th, 2012, 04:19 PM	#11
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I just rebuilt my carbs and I am fairly certain its 5/16", but if you get the 1/4" it will probably stretch enough to work anyway. They sell the yellow/green gas hose there in the lawnmower section. I'm using the yellow gas hose for my new vacuum lines. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	If I had to guess, it's probably a 1/4 ID hose. I'm not 100% sure though. Did you ever get this figured out?

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91satanslegend ninjette.org member Name: jess Location: columbia,sc Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 97 ninja 250 Posts: 23	not yet, im still trying to see if somebody knows the specifics on this hose... but apparently from what i hear, its optional.

November 9th, 2011, 05:30 AM	#6
91satanslegend ninjette.org member Name: jess Location: columbia,sc Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 97 ninja 250 Posts: 23	ok thanks everybody! I will be doing this friday once my gasket gets here..

November 9th, 2011, 05:57 AM	#7
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Measure the fuel outlet fitting. It's probably 1/4", but if you get 5/16" you can always use a hose clamp on it. Buy longer than what you need and trim to length after installation. Easier to trim hose than add hose! Since it's an overflow hose, the size is not critical.

May 1st, 2012, 05:56 PM	#8
MasterCylinder ninjette.org member Name: Bryan Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '90 ex250 Posts: 155	So in my haste to get my rebuilt carbs back on my bike, I forgot to replace the overflow hose that was previously missing when I bought the bike... Should I even worry about having a hose on it at all?