I am in the process of working on my fuel tank, which will include POR 15 this weekend and I managed to break my filter that attaches to the fuel chicken. I have only been able to locate full filter/fuel chicken replacements for about $70.
Can I use an in-line filter instead of this filter or does anyone know where I can locate one more affordable?
Thank you for your help.
if you wanted to replace your tank filter, i'd search ebay, although from personal experience I've found it doesn't do much.
From what I've read from other gstwin member posts, and other forums, most people recommend an in-line filter for your gs. I have a small brass element in-line right before my carbs for easy access. I also have a manual off switch, so I can cut the fuel and run the bowls dry before putting the bike up for an extended period of time.
yea, you can go with just an inline filter, but remember if you snaped your tank petcock filter off, then you wont have a reserve. or technically it would be as if you always have the frame mounted switch set to reserve. Your "pri" prime option will still work though. Do you know the differance between the 3 posistions on your tank petcock? if your confused i can into more detail
This is great news. I am not too worried about not having a reserve as I do mostly in town riding and top off every couple of days. I am familiar with the fuel/prime/res switch all too well (hence the reason I top off every few days).
Does anyone have a good clear in-line filter they reccommmend?
anything that is designed for small engines and lawnmowers should work. I just used one from Home Depot. Like all good things, watch which direction its supposed to filter. Dont get anything designed for car engines
http://www.bikebandit.com/visu-filter-slimline-compact-body-fuel-filter
thats pretty much the same filter i got, if not the exact one. You can get these or similar filters at your local bike shop, lawn equipment shop, i would assume hardware store but ive never looked there so i dont wanna say you can and have you waste a trip if they dont have em. anyway, just get a clear filter so you can see when it needs to be replaced, and pay attention to the direction the fuel is sposed to flow through it. theyre like 2 bucks no biggie. :thumb:
exactly what I have