inline fuel filter

[Puunjob]

I recently added an inline fuel filter and in order to make it fit I had to add about a foot of hose.  (extra hose runs under the air box then makes a turn to reach the petcock with the fuel filter) Could this affect how much fuel my bike is getting?

[Adam R]

Only if the line is more likely to get pinched.  Adding a few inches of hose shouldn't affect the fuel rate.

[kyzee]

Speaking of the inline fuel filter, does anyone know if it will filter water from getting into the carb? I have a problem of the engine running like crap once in a while. Problem usually encountered after clocking like say 60 miles (from a full tank). Which leads me to believe there are some dirt or water inside the tank. I do not have that problem if I keep topping up the tank before 60 miles.  :dunno:

[Flash]

The inline fuel filter will not filter out water.

It works the same way a coffee filter works for making a pot of coffee. It blocks the coffee grounds (dirt or debree) and allows the water (gasoline or any other liquid) to "filter" through.

If you are pretty sure you have water or debree in your tank your best bet is to take your tank off and check for leaks and/or rust. By identifying the specific problem you can treat it accordingly with a sealing or anti-rusting compound.

Hope this helps.

[kyzee]

Tks mate!  

[Cal Price]

Getting water out of the fuel, just a piece of trivia and well O.T. it's a common problem in ships, especially warships where water is often used to dispace fuel oil thus keeping the tank full, negating the free surface effect and increasing stability. It's done with a centrigue that would be just a tad large for a bike but one of the geniusus might like to work on it!

[clkeith50]

A slightly easier method might be to get some denatured alcohol (I get it at Home Depot) and put about 1/2 quart of it in a tank of gas. The alcohol will absorb the water and mix with the gas so the water will burn off with the gas instead of settling in the bottom of the tank.

[Cal Price]

Without question, much more practical, but where's the challenge and the fun it that?