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Generic fuel filter option?

Started by Bminder, May 30, 2013, 10:50:48 AM

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Bminder

May 30, 2013, 10:50:48 AM
I searched 'fuel filter' and looked through a bunch of posts, but couldn't find one that mentioned an off-the-shelf fuel filter that would work in place of the Yamaha one. Has anyone found a filter that is the same diameter and will fit in the rubber grommet under that tank?

Billy
Billy Minder
92 FJ1200 ABS

rktmanfj

#1
May 30, 2013, 11:22:29 AM

I can't find the number right now, but there is a NAPA filter that is almost an exact match.

I went in on a slow day, and the counter man and i searched until we found it.  It only took 5-10 minutes to find it.

It's been in there for quite some time now.

Randy T
Indy

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Psalms 144:1

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'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

Bminder

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May 30, 2013, 12:18:01 PM
Thanks, I'll check.
Did they do a parts number cross reference or something? How did they search for it?
Billy Minder
92 FJ1200 ABS

rktmanfj

#3
May 30, 2013, 01:56:03 PM
Quote from: Bminder on May 30, 2013, 12:18:01 PM
Thanks, I'll check.
Did they do a parts number cross reference or something? How did they search for it?

He brought out an armload of likely suspects, and we started opening boxes.     :biggrin:

I thought the front of the box was stashed in the tray of my toolbox, but I've moved twice since then.  I'll keep looking for it.


Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

Bminder

#4
May 30, 2013, 02:37:39 PM
Sounds like you got a very helpful parts guy.  I can picture most of them telling you to go take a hike.
Billy Minder
92 FJ1200 ABS

fj11.5

#5
May 30, 2013, 04:27:12 PM
You can buy a copy of the original style filter on ebay,,last flter I bought localy was a universal fitment one, same od, and. Two sizes of hose fitment ends built in, just cut the smaller not needed one off and fits fine in the grommmet and bracket
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

jamesearthdrum

#6
June 03, 2013, 02:04:05 PM
Randy sells a universal.
peace:)james

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movenon

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June 03, 2013, 03:36:15 PM
I would recommend you buy a Yamaha filter. The level of filtration (microns) varies a lot between filters. I see ranges of 2 to 100 microns. Just for comparison 70 microns is approx the diameter of a human hair. One filter that advertises on  e bay for FJ's claims 60 microns (those are Chinese microns so be aware). 
I do know that it doesn't take much crap in the needle and seats to cause a leak. IMO be safe on this one and get the Yamaha replacement.
George
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1990 FJ 1200
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