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To fuel filter or not?

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This is probably a dumb question and I am sure it's more personal opinion, but I guess that is what I am looking for.

I have a new petcock with a decent filter built into it; but some people suggest adding a in-line fuel filter. It actually makes hooking up my fuel line a lot more complicated and I am afraid the fuel line will kink.

Is it worth putting one in? Or am I just being paranoid?

Thanks for your help!

Rick
 
Hi Mr. ryonker,

I you want my personal opinion, this is not a dumb question.

If you have no rust or other gunk in your tank, then an inline fuel filter is unnecessary and may even be detrimental to performance.

If you have, or have had, rust issues with your tank it may be desirable to use the proper inline fuel filter in order to keep gunk out of your carbs (a much bigger problem than that caused by fuel restriction with an inline fuel filter).

Use a high-flow, gravity feed filter. A lot of riders use lawn mower filters. Do not use a filter meant for a system with a fuel pump.

I do not use a fuel filter at this time.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
:D You're welcome.

I forgot to mention, with the added length of the fuel filter, you may need to trim the fuel line just a little, so that it doesn't curl or kink.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
fuel filter is only a last resort, if you have a lot of crap in the tank. If the tank is clean no external filter is needed. Make sure it is for a motorcycle. It will have what looks like an air bubble inside
 
ryonker said:
... and I am afraid the fuel line will kink. ...
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Hi Ryonker,

I think the kinking concern is only an issue if you are unfamiliar with cutting your own fuel line. If the line is old this is a good time to replace it whether or not you decide to put an inline filter. If you do put in a simple high flow inline filter as mentioned above, you'd be cutting the line regardless, to end up with two lines and the filter length equaling your current straight length. It's a simple maintenance to perform, and a good idea with if you have old rubber.

Fuel line is pretty standard stuff, with lots of options in grade, color, etc. Just make sure you what you get is in fact fuel line, and that it is the proper ID. The local parts shop will sell it by the foot to you.
I've always been partial to the translucent stuff, as it makes it easy to confirm flow, but it's also less resistant to chafing. Reuse the protective spring sheating the fuel line if its still present.
 
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