So I’m going to be re doing my system soon and I wanna upgrade my hoses.
Do many people use barb fittings. So far I’ve never used them on my system
If used properly. Are there still leaks
Like correct fitting and correct matchig inner diameter with a secure hose clamp. Are there still small leaks?
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I have em for my 5/8" I.D. but probably can’t answer your question.
I have so many other leaks, I haven’t bothered to soap the actual hose connections.
They sure don’t seam to leak, as I used 2 wormdrive clamps per connection.
When I redo my setup this year I’m getting the t-bolt clamps from Fastenal. They can be tightened further.
Yeah I have some leaks too. I may post a thread to start a conversation about best place to buy fittings
make sure u use loctite…
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Lowes for the brass hose barb fittings.
x2 on the Loctite. I only used teflon because my setup is temporary.
We only recommend a barbed fitting on the intake side. Use good pipe fittings with Teflon based pipe dope, tape, or Loctite and you’ll have a lot less leaks to look for.
No barbed fittings should be used for high pressure lines. Since intake air is low pressure, atmospheric air, you’re fine there. Always use quality brass compression fittings if you don’t want leaks down the road.
whats up lance? always nice to see u drop by…
Nothin’ much!
Just trying to get my VTwin back on the road, get one project sold, and trying to pick up another!
nice man…i was considering selling my bike i hear gas prices are suppose to be outrageous this summer am i right??
I have PTC on the shocker kit but hose barbs on the semi horns. The hose and barbs are same ones used for pressure washers. They work fine as long as the hose fits tight enough on the barb even without the clamp. After clamping, they don’t leak. If the barb is smaller than the hose (even just a little) it would be good only for the first few weeks then leak most of the time since then.
When I blew my hose frome Lowes I had a heck of a time getting it off of the barbs.
Finally grabbed a utility knife.
Keepig the barbs on the intake side is smart. Maybe the output after the valves too. I’ll just keep all sealed and factory hoses between the tank and the valve extensions. But who cares if it leaks a lil on the horn side or the filter side Small leaks. Not full on open hoses