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Inline Fuel filter? good idea?

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I just had a carb flood out like crazy, seems a chunk of something was plugging the inlet for the float. My car mechanic suggested cutting off the fuel and running the bowls dry, then it gets flushed out when you restart. Worked like a charm! Allowed me to be sure the petcock was working by removing the vacuum.

I have a 78 gs550, and I was wondering if anyone uses a particular inline fuel filter, and if so, where do you mount it? Are inline filters a bad idea? I don't have too much faith in the little screen in the petcock anymore...
 
Well, I always used a filter on my CB and my KZ and with regular maintanence and replacements, I never had a problem with my fuel system....other than not making it to a gas station in time a time or two. Honestly, I've only owned my GS for a short period, and have not even noticed whether I've got one or not...if not, I'll put one in over the winter though. I tend to think that they really prevent build up in the carbs.
 
Additional fuel filters are a bad idea. In stock form, the bike already has five.
Inline fuel filters will however, provide all the running problems and extra frustration you'll ever need. LOL

Earl
 
where are all the filters? I'm only aware of the one at the petcock...
 
I use a NAPA 3006 inline filter on my bike. It's a large filter made for V-8 automotive applications it has 5/16 fittings which fit our fuel lines. One fitting is horizontal and the other is vertical (fitting-filter-fitting make an "L" shape) The element is nylon mesh. This is the preferred filter of the guys on the Concours forum. It's also cheap, under $4.00.
 
jimcor said:
Each carb has a screen at the float valve.
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Yes, and there is one on top of the petcock, at least there was when it was built.

That is the one that usually gives you problems, often because at some time in its long life, it has either fallen off or been knocked off by a previous owner.

If you have found a chunk of something in the inlet line to your carbs, it seems highly likely that this filter screen is missing.

You can remove and drain the tank, then shake it to see what is heard, but that is not always a certain thing, as the screen is soft, and it can lodge and jam near the back of the tank.

Install an in-line filter.
 
When I bought my bike it had an inline filter and it bogged down when accelerating at highway speeds. After removing the filter it ran awesome. Ted. Get rid of it quick!
 
Bad idea. More trouble than they're worth. Unless you do get one that allows the flow of a 5/16 line.
 
NO inline filter, find out if your carbs have the screens above the floats, and if not replace them.
 
jimcor said:
I use a NAPA 3006 inline filter on my bike. It's a large filter made for V-8 automotive applications it has 5/16 fittings which fit our fuel lines. One fitting is horizontal and the other is vertical (fitting-filter-fitting make an "L" shape) The element is nylon mesh. This is the preferred filter of the guys on the Concours forum. It's also cheap, under $4.00.
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i use the same thing and it runs great, my bike didn't have the filter over the petcock when i got it and i had lots of carb issues, until i put in the inline filter and kreme in the tank. now no problems. put one in, just make sure it is big enough to flow the fuel your motor needs.
 
petrol filter

petrol filter

have a look in "79 gs1000e airbox measurements" and see my setup in there.Wont let me upload it twice
 
sharpy said:
have a look in "79 gs1000e airbox measurements" and see my setup in there.Wont let me upload it twice
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copied from here


sharpy said:
Hi if u want some air try this mod and see if it suits you. It a K&N filter clamped onto the rear of the front part of the airbox. You need to zip tie the battery in place to stop it moving around Pic inclosed thanks

piccy
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lol Sharpy is there anything you dont know about these bikes ;) ffs
 
hi

hi

I can think of a lot that i dont know but i know when there is crap on a bike u dont need
 
sharpy said:
I can think of a lot that i dont know but i know when there is crap on a bike u dont need
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hah...

the good oil is you know plenty ole m8....:smile:

kool skillz in riding and wrenching...

keep up the good work bud...;)
 
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