Hi all, is it a good idea to use a inline fuel filter on the fuel line or do they give problems with the flow rate. Is there any mesh filters in the tank tap or carb?

Cheers Andy

If you want one fit one.

I don't know if there are others but you can not have to much filtration! They do not stop flow unless blocked.

I added one to my bike as I was getting junk in my idle circuit way too often. It is somewhat hard to find the really small filters that used to be common - most of the newer filters for lawn equipment have gotten to be too big for a trials bike. I did find some small filters and bought several to stock up....and they seem to help as I have not had any problems since adding it.

I added one to my bike as I was getting junk in my idle circuit way too often. It is somewhat hard to find the really small filters that used to be common - most of the newer filters for lawn equipment have gotten to be too big for a trials bike. I did find some small filters and bought several to stock up....and they seem to help as I have not had any problems since adding it.

I like the clear, in-line, cone-shaped sintered bronze filters and use them on every bike. Keeping in mind the disk filters on the carb work for small birds and rocks, it takes an additional filter to keep out grit than can easily clog a pilot jet that has a .014" hole in it. You would be surprized at the gunge than forms at the bottom of storage tanks and old gas cans.

Jon

just dumped mine due to lack of room, relying on being extra clean when topping up,, and swilling out the tank now and again with a bit of fresh juice,, no probs so far.

space is the problem on my 315 to fit an inline filter, so as i have outboards and a quad or two i got myself one of these

http://www.marineparts.ie/boats-and-motors/engine-maintenance/fuel-additives/mr-funnell.html

not had any probs with contamination since!

HOW MUCH?

I'd just get an inline filter!

HOW MUCH?

I'd just get an inline filter!

i know but when you take into account 2 quads, 2 trials bikes and 3 outboards all running petrol all year then in tear down time alone it makes it worth it to me, let alone 4 miles out to sea with the wife and kids on board!!

Very good point!

Filtering fuel before it goes into the tank is all well and good but remember that the tank needs to breathe! Particulates from the atmosphere will be drawn into the tank in the same sort of manner as they are drawn into the carb via induction. On that subject, crap in the carb might have got there from through your air filter and not through you fuel line?

So, filter the fuel going in the tank, filter the fuel from the tank to the carb and make sure your air filter is clean and oiled.

Do all these and I'll bet you'll still find something in your carb when (if) you service it!

The joys of the infernal combustion engine, live with it, deal with it and enjoy it Regular servicing is a must (wives and girlfriends also fall into this category).

GJ