Post petcock fuel filter ok?

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The549 · #1 Unread post by **The549** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:18 pm

I had my initial problems with my motorcycle, and found some fouling....my petcock was gummed up like a glowing sci-fi bubble gum machine at a nuclear powerplant.

The manual says that the filter is permanent and not replaceable. I took it off, and of course couldn't find any similar filters to replace it with and decided to buy a 2" long hose section and add a fuel filter post petcock.

Does anyone forsee any problems with this, and can anyone recommend a filter?

Ninja Geoff · Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:57 pm

Not seeing any issues with the filter after the petcock. In fact, I think it's a better idea than BEFORE the petcock. Only need one filter, not 2 (reserve filter).
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/p ... Path~3.asp
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/p ... Path~3.asp

There's more, those are the first two i found. You may want to make sure they would fit the fuel line. Just measure the inside diameter of the line, and check it against the specs. They should be fairly universal, but some of the ones on bikebandit have a selection for size. I got to those by aftermarket parts -> street -> fuel and air -> fuel filters

The549 · #3 Unread post by **The549** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:06 pm

I just used a small car filter (similar to linked) as a permanent or temporary....it's running absolutely great! The only thing is that the fule line is now lengthened by 5 inches or so. Is that kosher?

Sev · #4 Unread post by **Sev** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:44 pm

We've got 7 safety council owned Kawasaki Eliminators in the shop right now with a post-petcock fuel filter. The only problem... sometimes they plastic housing gets crushed and you need to replace it (this is rare!).

It's also a potential problem that rust and dirt/dust will build up inside the petcock... but considering how much your bike cost you, I wouldn't worry about it to much. Keep an eye on the filter though.

The549 · #5 Unread post by **The549** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:28 pm

Plastic can go to hell as far as I'm concerned...so I got a metal one. I figured it would be ok with the electrics, and no explosions so far so I must be correct...so far (negative ground on frame.)

Sev · #6 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:20 am

I wouldn't worry about that too much. Just don't touch something to the positive battery terminal and the filter.