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Old 06-07-2008, 06:27 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Cutty72 View Post
Like marko said, I don't think it's actually fuel boiling. Do I hear something from the tank area on occassion... yes, like twice I've heard it. But I do belive it has to do with the fuel pump keeping propper pressure on the fuel lines, as it really doesn't sound like "boiling"


And osp, I may have to try that wrap. How thick is it though? There isn't a lot of clearance between frame and rear header.
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Thickness is comparable to an ace bandage... You get a couple wraps around and with the overlap it can get relatively thick... I'd say if you had 1/16" of room you'd be ok...

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Originally Posted by Dnyce View Post
what i heard wasnt based on moisture. based on heat. but like i said, the examples i saw were in the car world (under the hood), and bike pipes are usually in the wind
I've only heard it based off moisture...
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