Fuel filter

[shockeymon]

Are there really no inexpensive alternatives to the $20 stock fuel filter? I know they work good, but would think there must be something else out there for my 89 FJ. On the other side of the coin my bike quit running today because of clogged filter, but I'm glad it did it's job & kept what is most probably rust from my tank out of the carbs.

[aviationfred]

RPM sells an OEM filter for the price you have stated.

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3AFF%2DO%2EE%2E

Cycle Gear has an inexpensive fuel filter. I can not vouch for the quality and effectiveness of the filter.

http://www.cyclegear.com/TRACKSIDE-In-Line-Fuel-Filter

Fred

[racerrad8]

Nope...

The hose size is the issue at 8.5mm. The filters that have a 5/16" nipple are too small and will leak. The 3/8" filters are too large and commonly split the hose. I was selling a universal 5/16" filter for a while but too may of them leaked and that means fire.

So, O.E. is the only option as far as I am concerned at this point.

Fred, that one you listed only has a 1/4" nipple.

Randy - RPM

[Fj.itis]

I use 1/4 on my fj1100, no leaks yet with hose clamps.

[shockeymon]

I replaced fuel lines 6 months ago when I got the bike running & I know I couldn't find exact match (now I know why) so probably put 1/4" on. When I got stuck today I was near a Home depot where I picked up a generic 1/4" filter to get me home. So other than the possibility of leaks with 1/4" I'm interested in finding a quality filter at a reasonable price.

[red]

Are there really no inexpensive alternatives to the $20 stock fuel filter? I know they work good, but would think there must be something else out there for my 89 FJ. On the other side of the coin my bike quit running today because of clogged filter, but I'm glad it did it's job & kept what is most probably rust from my tank out of the carbs.

Riders,

Anybody got an old OEM filter?  I'd like to see an old one cut open.  A strong magnet stuck to the right spot on the outside of the OEM filter should collect a lot of rust that would otherwise clog the filter element. 

My '85 does not have a fuel filter, and without a fuel pump, a regular filter would not flow enough fuel for me.  I plan to put in a clear (rebuildable) fuel filter body (with no filter element in it) with just a strong magnet inside, to collect any rust.  Fuel would still flow freely, but the carbs won't be catching any rust.  Hobby shops should have brass tubing that I can use for the inlet and outlet tubes on the filter.  I would either solder or epoxy the correct size of tube over (or inside) the factory ends.  Need to go hunting for the right stuff, I suppose.

Cheers,
Red

[shockeymon]

A strong magnet attached to the stock filter sounds like a great idea to at least get some extra life out it!

[ken65]

Ive only recently purchased a brand new fuel filter , the same that randy sells,,  a  gen Yamaha one,,, I wouldn't skimp on it and replace it with something you'd think twice about fitting to a lawn mower... ,anyway  im sure the one on my bike  since it left japan 24 years ago is the original... I have to admit it looks brand new still...

Next time the tanks off i will swap them over and do a bit of investigating with the  old filter .. Keep in mind though my bikes only done 26000km's and the tank internally is as good as it left the factory so it most likely hasn't had to work to hard.......

ken

[ribbert]

Are there really no inexpensive alternatives to the $20 stock fuel filter?

Awww, c'mon, $20 every 10 years or so?

Many of us run our bikes on a budget but if the general consensus is the genuine Yamaha unit works best, spring for it, it's less than the cost of a tank of fuel. 

Noel

[shockeymon]

No actually $20 after 2 1/2 months. New filter was clogged that soon after getting bike running again and installing new filter.

Awww, c'mon, $20 every 10 years or so?

Many of us run our bikes on a budget but if the general consensus is the genuine Yamaha unit works best, spring for it, it's less than the cost of a tank of fuel. 

Noel

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[oldktmdude]

No actually $20 after 2 1/2 months. New filter was clogged that soon after getting bike running again and installing new filter.

Awww, c'mon, $20 every 10 years or so?

Many of us run our bikes on a budget but if the general consensus is the genuine Yamaha unit works best, spring for it, it's less than the cost of a tank of fuel. 

Noel

   Cleaning your fuel tank out would save you some money.  Pete.

[shockeymon]

Did clean it out but if tank isn't kept full get some rust. Read everything available on clean up & coating with there being no "this is the ultimate solution" so I opted not to try 1 of the coating options.

No actually $20 after 2 1/2 months. New filter was clogged that soon after getting bike running again and installing new filter.

Awww, c'mon, $20 every 10 years or so?

Many of us run our bikes on a budget but if the general consensus is the genuine Yamaha unit works best, spring for it, it's less than the cost of a tank of fuel. 

Noel

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   Cleaning your fuel tank out would save you some money.  Pete.
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[FJools]

Can you guys get this stuff ?

http://www.bilthamber.com/deox-c

I use it on all my rusty tanks. not a coating - its a converter. works a treat