I made my own HPX line yesterday. I went to a local implement dealer and got a couple #5 ORB to JIC adapters, and 2 90* hose ends. I installed the adapters and hose ends then used a piece of fuel line to figure out how long the make the hose. I then took the hose ends back with the measurement and had a hydraulic hose made. It's workin great.

 

What pressure rated hose did you use?

 

Good deal, first time hearing somebody made one themself. How about some pics.. welcome to FTE..

 

Made my own.. Hard piped. Flared ends.. Got fittings from a local hydraulic supply house and stainless tube.
Was kinda of tough bending. Put it in, see. Take out and bend. Put it in, see, Take out and bend. Put in and see, Take out and bend.. If i had to do it again, I would buy the kit.
If My dad wants one that would be easier. I can take mine out and copy the bend.

 

I used a hose rated for 3000 psi working pressure. Having worked in hydraulics in the past, I know it can take pressure spikes much higher. The whole thing cost about $35 to build.

If I had to do it over I would shop around for 4000psi hose.

 

Good job and welcome to FTE

 

Sorry it took so long but here are some pics of my home made HPX mod.

 

Looks good. Now do the CCV mod and clean those boots up!

 

HD Rider,
Do you happen to remember what the length of the hose is?

 

Measured from the center of the fittings, 13 inches.

That is why I took a pic of it next to a ruler.

You don't want it to touch anything when installed or vibration will cause chafing.

 

Can someone explain the HPX mod? I have been searching for days for all these acronyms and I can't figure out what that one is.

 

High Pressure Crossover. It ties the two oil rails together to help even out oil pressure between the two heads. For me, it helped alleviate the 'romps'. For some, they have noticed smoother, quieter idling and acceleration. (For me, not so much)

 

Looks good HD Congrats on a mod gone well.

 

Is this mod worth doing? How difficult and how long does it take to do? (with a kit that is, not homemade)

 

The home made kit only requires a trip to any parts store or hydraulic shop capable of making the hose. Buy the fittings and hose made to spec [both fittings facing the same direction] and install.

The premade kit costs pretty close to the same.

Installation for both takes less than 1/2 hour. If I remember right the only tool needed is a 5/8 wrench.

Is it worth it? I'm not sure.

I made my own because I like to do things myself whenever possible.

I keep the old plugs and wrench in the tool box in case it ever starts to leak. I think that is a good idea nomatter which way you go.