Cleaning in tank fuel filter

[user11235813]

Gonna put some new petrol lines on and I thought I should have a look at the in-tank fuel filter on my 2010 gs500 at the same time. I have a new elongated o ring and a couple of small round metal gaskets that look like washers but they have a black coating on each side, for the tank fuel petcock and I wanted to know if I am going to need any extra sealant or is the new o ring and gaskets combo going to do the trick.

Also is there anything else I should do or check with the tank while I have the filter out?

thanks

[user11235813]

OK it's done, the paint stripped off at the tank and there seemed to be some gummy substance holding the o ring to the petcock, I was a bit concerned about this but I put the o ring on without any extra sealant and it all seems to be OK.

The fuel filter looked clean so it didn't need to come off but it's good to know anyway.

Airbox needs to be removed to get to the carb fuel T section and it's best to remove the frame petcock to get the airbox out easier. Attach fuel hose from carb T to frame petcock before replacing airbox. Just putting this info out there seeing as I had to take the airbox out twice not knowing these details.

I think without the correct OEM hoses and proper clips this could be a real pita.

[lucas]

I replaced my stock fuel lines with Tygon.  I believe 3/16 inner diameter and it has been working fine for me.

They are easy to install and take off, they slip right on but grab like those finger-traps when you pull on it.

[ShowBizWolf]

lucas forgive me if this is a dumb question but do you happen to have a link to what you used? The Tygon sounds like something I'd like to try out the next time I replace my fuel lines...