Hose/line routing

[Rich]

Gareth - where did you get your filter from? I'm looking for one for my 1100 but the one I bought is much larger and I'm having trouble fitting it under the tank.

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Rich. Do you NEED a filter or just want one? It will cause you problems as the filter becomes clogged. So be aware of this and change it often or keep a spare (or bypass method) on the bike so you won't get stranded by $4 part.

[Tor-King]

What year are you looking at. The early models 84 to 87 or 88 did not have filters. Someone will correct me if I am wrong but I think the only models that had a fuel filter were the ones with a fuel pump Big R

Hey, Big R!
The '88 (Canadian model), '89 in the US was the first year with a fuel pump.  It is located under the tank, mounted to a metal tab.  I believe you are right about the earlier models not having a filter as it would probably restrict the flow to the carbs being gravity fed.

Dean

[Rich]

I fitted a filter as I was getting engine faltering and cutouts. I probably caused it when I took the tank off to clean up the frame. The first time it happened, I cleaned the pipes and got it started again but after a few miles the same thing happened. I've now had the carbs cleaned and have managed to fit a filter, although it was a bit of a squeeze.

[FJmonkey]

Rich, your first post is the top of the page on this thread. If you have not already, please review the first page from the the top. Fuel line routing is critical on the '84/'87  gravity feed models. I had it wrong on my '86 for years. I was lucky and had no problems but others have to great frustration till they figured it out.