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Fred, don't read this! Actually, I wasn't really cheating on you because I bought these before I had the KLR. (Grinning) Devon, I bought a bunch of these from Dennis Kirk for about $2: http://www.denniskirk.com/powervendor/details/detail.asp?serverid=nlStreet&PartNo=18515 They have ones with longer and shorter bodies, the link above is for the 2" filters. I had these because the gas line run was short on my last bike, and I didn't want to cause a change in the angle of the hose with the addition of the filter. I think DK's part # 18514 is 1" and 18516 + are longer ones. This type is screens, not paper, and I just change my once a year at winter maintenance, unless I can see there is a lot of junk in there. Mark How do I set my Laser printer to "Stun"? KLR650 Motorcycle Pages: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html My Adelphia Email can be "iffy." If you don't get a response, please try: KLR6500@...> Who is using inline fuel filters, and what type? > > I have had problems with flooding because of really fine particles in > the fuel (get past the petcock screens) , but I also have fuel delivery > problems with the paper-element filters after they've been installed for > three weeks to a month. > > Anyone using a filter that seems to work, that I wouldn't have to change > 12 times a year?
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>>Who is using inline fuel filters, and what type? >> >>I have had problems with flooding because of really fine particles in >>the fuel (get past the petcock screens) , but I also have fuel delivery >>problems with the paper-element filters after they've been installed for >>three weeks to a month. >> >>Anyone using a filter that seems to work, that I wouldn't have to change >>12 times a year? > > > Fred, don't read this! Actually, I wasn't really cheating on you because I > bought these before I had the KLR. (Grinning) > > Devon, I bought a bunch of these from Dennis Kirk for about $2: > http://www.denniskirk.com/powervendor/details/detail.asp?serverid=nlStreet&PartNo=18515 > > They have ones with longer and shorter bodies, the link above is for the 2" > filters. I had these because the gas line run was short on my last bike, and > I didn't want to cause a change in the angle of the hose with the addition > of the filter. I think DK's part # 18514 is 1" and 18516 + are longer ones. > > This type is screens, not paper, and I just change my once a year at winter > maintenance, unless I can see there is a lot of junk in there. > > Mark
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Devon Jarvis wrote: > Who is using inline fuel filters, and what type? > > I have had problems with flooding because of really fine particles in > the fuel (get past the petcock screens) , but I also have fuel delivery > problems with the paper-element filters after they've been installed for > three weeks to a month. > > Anyone using a filter that seems to work, that I wouldn't have to change > 12 times a year? > > Thanks > Devon
I have always used the cone shaped sintered bronze visufilter that most shops sell for a buck or two. Try to get it a little vertical so as not to airlock. I have heard it said that they don't flow enough but I've used it on bikes that need a lot more flow than the KLR with no problem. Kurt Grife [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> Anyone using a filter that seems to work, that I wouldn't have to change > 12 times a year? >
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> I use to use (and really liked) the large cone type with the brass > filter. They dont make those anymore so I either use the Large cone > with the plastic mesh screen or the large pancake type with stainless > mesh screen. either one works great and either one is available at > any motorcycle shop. As you noticed, dont run automotive paper style > filters
>Who is using inline fuel filters, and what type?
That's the exact mounting setup I have, down to the little curve of hose at the bottom. This is the second time I've had problems with a fuel filter, once when I got the bike and again now that I refit one because of a flooding problem. In both instances, they were paper filters, and worked flawlessly for 3-6 weeks. Then they stopped flowing properly. They don't look visibly dirty, maybe the paper media swelled up from heat? Anyway, I'll try the same one you are using. Thanks, Devon>This is mine. > >http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/inlinefilter.jpg > >
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Devon: My bike configuration has similarities to yours... K&N No anti-backfire screen Air box was opened - now closed Air box cover in place Stock exhaust 16 tooth c/s Dyna Jet kit (as a starting point) I was using a Supertrap, but put the stocker back on when it needed repacking. I didn't want to have to do that every few thousand miles. I had to rejet again when I put the oem back on. I always use a fuel filter. I had problems early on with VW type filters. I am now using the little conical ones with a sintered bronze element. I have the filter end actually touching the tank outlet and have the shortest possible hose to the carb. This setup works fine with no flow problems. Ron> 12 times a year? > > Thanks > Devon
Ron, I just got back from installing a little cone filter with a nylon screen inside it, similar to the petcock screen but much finer. Set it up EXACTLY how you describe. I cut open the old paper filter, the element looked perfectly clean. No idea why it didn't work, I guess it would be great with a fuel pump but just doesn't work for gravity feed. Devon -- "It's a troublesome world, all the people who are in it, are troubled with troubles almost every minute" Dr. Seuss> I have the filter end actually touching the tank > outlet and have the shortest possible hose to the carb. This setup > works fine with no flow problems. >
