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Which fuel filter should I use?

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I have a 78 GS550, and I've cleaned out the carbs before, but the bike is acting like the carbs are clogged up again. I am going to do a petcock rebuild just in case it is clogged and starving the bike for fuel.

I would like to add a fuel filter to prevent dirt from getting into the carbs, but I'm afraid that with only gravity to feed the fuel through, the fuel filter may cause to much restriction. Can anyone out there recomend a fuel filter that will work?
 
Any inline paper element fuel filter will work.

I used this one from Emgo on my GS1000 and it is working great:

http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductGroupDisp.aspx?ProductGroupID=4001290


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MAKE sure it is for a MC the auto types will not flow enough fuel
 
Fuel filters are potential trouble and not necessary.
The tank should be sealed if you have any rust problems. The fine screen on the petcock is all you need for catching particles.
 
KEITH KRAUSE said:
Fuel filters are potential trouble and not necessary.
The tank should be sealed if you have any rust problems. The fine screen on the petcock is all you need for catching particles.
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Thats what I am afraid of. It turns out though that my carbs were fine. I had a dead cyclinder. Turner out to be a bad spark plug. Its running great now, however I would like a fuel filter for extra insurance. I'll Check out the MC shop next time Im there.
 
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