"Bulletproof" oil lines clip installation (carb side)

[Mr Waverunner]

I think this is really going to work for the folks that want to keep the factory oil pump.
See the pics

[Mr Waverunner]

"Bulletproof" oil lines clip installation (more pics)

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[mrbtd]

How would you get them off ?

[Mr Waverunner]

How would you get them off ?

To get them off after glued?
Twist the clip with pliers
It will break the super glue film at the tip of the hose
You are only applying a drop or two of the glue at the end of the pipe only, not the entire clip. Is a much secured oil supply line than with the plastic ties.
These oil lines secured with plastic ties always fail specially jumping waves.
This will prevent engine failures due to lack of lube.

[RX951]

first, welcome to the forum.

I moved this thread to the FAQ/How-To section.
Thanks for sharing.

[Mr Waverunner]

Some where in this forum I read about the Oetiker clamps so while waiting on the OEM parts for the top end on my XLT 800, I ordered some Oetiker SS clamps from McMaster-Carr.

These clamps are definetly the way to go.
I replaced all the fuel and oil lines plastic ties with these clamps.
Don't get me wrong; the installation with superglue and the Yami OEM spring clamps works great also, but I feel more confident with these clamps since I jump waves for long periods of time and my skis are subject to more abuse than normal.
I still applied the superglue drops at the tip of the hoses (oil lines only)
Also I will reconect the oil pump on my XL1200 with these clamps
Now these are real BULLETPROOF!!!
SEE PICS
Thanks Guys

[chip]

I safety wire mine
later cd

[KirkF350]

I like what you did. My question would be is the super glue and the oil line itself chemically compatible?

[Mr Waverunner]

I like what you did. My question would be is the super glue and the oil line itself chemically compatible?

Excellent question, specially as temperature increases.
We'll see after I put together my XLT 800 and break in.
I keep updating

[Brian_GP1200R]

What size Oetiker clamps are you using?

[Mr Waverunner]

What size Oetiker clamps are you using?

Mc Master part # Description Price

Fuel lines - 52545 K45 - 3/8 to 716, 13/64 band - $7.88- 25 pk

Oil lines - 52545 K38 - 15/64 to 9/32, 13/64 band - $7.88- 25 pk

Jaw pinch
clamp pincer - 6541 K67 - "crimper" - $18.32- ea

Mcmaster-carr
6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd
Atlanta, Ga 30336-2852
(404) 346-7000

[stlouisramsfan]

Would an auto parts store carry these?

[nexxxx]

nexxxx

i got a 1200gp 1997, 130 hrs on it
last rider unhooked oil pump, linkages, eg..
ran 3-4 tanks of pre-mixed fuel. should i continue to pre mix.

[Flying Scotsman]

Your call I have done both.


I went back to using the oil pump.
When I had pipes on my ski I premixed if you do a lot of mods to your motor you would want to premix so you get extra oil.

[zrtman]

Your call I have done both.


I went back to using the oil pump.
When I had pipes on my ski I premixed if you do a lot of mods to your motor you would want to premix so you get extra oil.

On sleds we would turn up the pump if someone wanted to keep injection with mods.