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inline fuel filter ???

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ok I have a 79 gs1000 stock motor ,4-1 exhaust , and pods , I replaced the fuel line and put a inline fuel filter in, but the filter don't stay full of fuel ,is this normal or a bad thing ??
what is you views on inline filters,??
 
Your petcock already has a filter on it so there's really no need. However, if you really need one get a gravity fed type like what's used for lawn tractors and such
 
Possible you have a clamp loose around it?
They get soft with time also and may crack.
That may be due to additives I use though.
 
they don't always sit full of fuel. Run the bike, if there's no starvation issue there's no problem.......
 
As noted above, you don't need a filter -- the petcock incorporates an excellent fine screen filter, and added filters can cause problems.

In any case, air bubbles in the fuel line or an inline filter are normal and of absolutely no concern.

I've seen people install translucent fuel line and then become consumed with pointless obsession over the air bubbles... very strange.

If you need more information, I guess you could start here: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3074641
 
bwringer said:
As noted above, you don't need a filter -- the petcock incorporates an excellent fine screen filter, and added filters can cause problems.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3074641
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If you have a good gas tank i agree you don't need one. I had some rust in mine (not much) and issues with by needle valves getting dirty from small particles getting through. I added a simple gravity feed and ran strong all year. I am currently de-rusting the tank but i will keep it in-place just for extra peace of mind.
 
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