Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Donations
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Minitrail Talk
Tech Area
Fuel Filters
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="kawahonda" data-source="post: 162280" data-attributes="member: 9759"><p>I used to use fuel filters, but they are honestly more trouble than they are worth in my case. It's not a bad thing if you only have a bike or two, but when you have 8 of them, several of which are twins (which use two fuel filters each), the maintenance overhead becomes severe. And none of them that I've used, are ideal for the 5mm hose. They seem to be very tight which makes installing and removing not as effortless as it could be. I swear that I've nearly broken several just by getting the stock fuel hose off. </p><p></p><p>Fuel filters are made to be replaced every so-often, so it's not a "set it and forget it" item. They can clog up over time and you'll see running issues. The clear ones also discolor and can become an eyesore.</p><p></p><p>Carbs typically have filters like racerx said. That, or petcocks typically have filters. No need to filter more than once unless you're prepared for the extra maintenance as I've mentioned above.</p><p></p><p>Yes, being able to see fuel flow in is kinda neat, but not really necessary IMO. Unscrewing the carb drain (which is dead simple on the CT70) has a similar effect if you want to make sure fuel is making it to the carb.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kawahonda, post: 162280, member: 9759"] I used to use fuel filters, but they are honestly more trouble than they are worth in my case. It's not a bad thing if you only have a bike or two, but when you have 8 of them, several of which are twins (which use two fuel filters each), the maintenance overhead becomes severe. And none of them that I've used, are ideal for the 5mm hose. They seem to be very tight which makes installing and removing not as effortless as it could be. I swear that I've nearly broken several just by getting the stock fuel hose off. Fuel filters are made to be replaced every so-often, so it's not a "set it and forget it" item. They can clog up over time and you'll see running issues. The clear ones also discolor and can become an eyesore. Carbs typically have filters like racerx said. That, or petcocks typically have filters. No need to filter more than once unless you're prepared for the extra maintenance as I've mentioned above. Yes, being able to see fuel flow in is kinda neat, but not really necessary IMO. Unscrewing the carb drain (which is dead simple on the CT70) has a similar effect if you want to make sure fuel is making it to the carb. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Minitrail Talk
Tech Area
Fuel Filters
Top