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    Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 05:50
Hi all
Question re fuel taps for my 98 Cali Special injected.  When I bought the bike it had the standard solenoid tap but the wiring was not connected.  This means that I have to drain the tank to remove it.  I purchased a tap for a Cali 3 (plus other models) which has the traditional 3 way tap inc reserve, thinking that I could install this and use the reserve position for normal running.  While the tap should fit okay (I have not tried fitting it yet), the outlet spigot is only 8 mm vs the 12 mm (I think) of the standard tap.  I could sleeve it to fit the larger fuel line but am a bit worried that I might not get enough flow through this tap.  Can anyone advise please?
If this solution is no good then can anyone advise on a good one?  The bike did come with a manual screw in to shut off tap but the screw mechanism doesn't seem to work.  So I'm a bit shy to get another one of these.
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8mm bore is more than adequate for fuel flow. I didn't realise they used 12mm.
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I agree. If you look at main jet sizes, they're tiny compared to that, and all the fuel has to go through them.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DavieL Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 19:04
I’ve got a screw in one on mine. It’s a bit stiff but will shut off with pliers. I suspect the Petrol has caused the seals to swell but I guess this took a few Year’s to deteriorate so I’ll probably go for a straight replacement (from gutsibits). It doesn’t look like it’s a serviceable item.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gonk1100i Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 07:16
I got a twin fuel tap tank on my cali1100i,if yours is injection you will need a return pipe,mine is plumed into the front of the tank
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote murringoking Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 22:53
Thanks to all for responses.  Note that my bike is injected, so I am a bit concerned that the smaller spigot will not flow enough for the fuel pump to work properly.  My pump is running a bit loud - I have cleaned the current tap screen which had a bit of crud on it and will put in a new fuel filter when it arrives but I don't want the tap flow to be another variable.
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