Are these fuel filters any good?

[teet]

Hi all,

I was browsing the bay that starts with a E, and saw this in-line fuel filter, that is supposedly "washable"...has anyone tried one of these? They look half decent....

Thanks,

Jeff (teet)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GLAS...yclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported

 

[Nessism]

Fuel filters can cause restriction to fuel flow. If your fuel system is not clean I suggest fixing the problem at the source.

 

[teet]

Well....right now I have no filter at all, and my bike runs fantastic...I have read post after post where alot of folks suggest adding one if there isn't one installed for added insurance. So are you saying I don't really need one if my tank is clean, and my GS1000 runs perfect?

Thanks

Jeff (teet)

 

[Nessism]

Well....right now I have no filter at all, and my bike runs fantastic...I have read post after post where alot of folks suggest adding one if there isn't one installed for added insurance. So are you saying I don't really need one if my tank is clean, and my GS1000 runs perfect?

Thanks

Jeff (teet)

There is a screen in the petcock, and the fuel inlet seats often have screens as well. Suzuki knows what they are doing and they did not include an extra fuel filter.

 

[teet]

Sounds good to me..I just picked up a new tank, and petcock, so I know they are clean...I guess I can forget picking one up....

Thanks

Jeff (teet)

 

[first timer]

if you need a filter these k&N pancake filters are what you should use, they flow plenty

http://www.knfilters.com/fuelfilter.htm

 

[teet]

if you need a filter these k&N pancake filters are what you should use, they flow plenty

http://www.knfilters.com/fuelfilter.htm

Thanks first timer....I'll keep them in mind!


Jeff (teet)

 

[Guest]

fuel filter

fuel filter

I have used that glass filter on my GS1000 for years It flows great and it is reuseable. Yes my petcock has a filter screen but, this gives me added peace of mind!

 

[reddirtrider]

I've been running inline fuel filters on my bikes for years and haven't had any problems with fuel flow. Just make sure they are gravity fed and not for pressurized systems. The one you posted is what I use on my ZRX1200 and it's carburated jsut like these GS's.

 

[teet]

Thanks bigbabee, and reddirtrider. I'll remember that should I decide to get one....do you guys clean them regularly, or notice any buildup within??

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[seuadr]

the cheap cone shaped plastic ones like you see for snowmobiles will get really soft and bend. just a heads up.

 

[Guest]

glass filter

glass filter

I clean my filter every riding season. I have never noticed any significant buildup.

 

[Macmatic]

I use the one shown as K&N part 81-0261 on my bike. I didn't pay $7-10 for it though! You can get exactly the same filter from any outdoor power equipment shop for about $2. The pancake style inline filters sold for B&S and Honda small engines have the same style of stainless screen but in an opaque housing.

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