Looking for tips on replacing/splicing cracked fuel line 20F

So I was working on the bike and partially removed the gas tank. Rather than doing it the right way and disconnecting the fuel line from the tank, I just moved the tank around.

Well a quick test showed that I cracked the old (and 20F cold) fuel line cracked right behind the petcock's nipple. Unfortunately for me, my (as purchased) fuel line was just barely long enough, so I can't just stick it back on.

I have a replacement fuel line and 90 degree fuel line from Chacal.

Unfortunately I probably don't have enough flexible socket pieces to remove the fuel line from the carbs while they are on the bike. (It actually looks like a tight fit even off the bike).

For short time fix, I'll probably install the filter on the old line and chunk of new fuel line going to the tank. (Need to buy some clamps tomorrow also).

My question is how can I soften up the old fuel line enough to insert the filter with out cracking it again? Hair dryer? Hand warmer packet wrapped around the tubing? Other?

Keep in mind it will probably be 20-40F tomorrow and windy and I don't have a garage

FYI: I HAVE to fix this tomorrow if I'm going to ride in the Toys for Tots parade on Sunday. (I won't be home Saturday).

 

blowdryer, heat the line up.

also some lubricant spray inside the line to help

 

I'm hoping that will warm it up enough.

Now to find where I left the filter/fuel line...

 

Look into one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsea ... q=heat+gun

Quite handy to have in the toolbox.

And if it's windy make yourself a windbreak; I've been seen to stand a sheet of plywood on edge between two pairs of cinder blocks...

 

For all the heat shrinking I've done with a candle lighter, I wish I had a heat gun...

 

Thanks for the heat gun idea. I had $15 store credit and grabbed a $20 heat gun kit. It made EASY work of warming up the tubing and heat shrinking outside in 20F

 

A man can never have too many tools.